Microsoft announces that new records are currently being achieved for the use of the Xbox Live service and Game Pass. What is actually included in this Pass?
What did Microsoft announce? According to the company, a new record was recently set for the Xbox Live service. More than 23.5 million players played simultaneously.
Additionally, the Game Pass is currently being used by more people than ever before. According to Microsoft, new records have been set. However, no specific numbers were mentioned.
However, these records have led to the need to take initial steps to keep the moderators’ workload to a minimum. It is now temporarily not possible to upload gamerpics, club pics, and club backgrounds.
Good Offer for Gamers
What does the Game Pass offer? You can purchase the Game Pass for both Xbox One and PC. Depending on which version you get, the Pass offers different things:
- Game Pass for PC – Over 100 games for currently 3.99 euros per month, first month for 1 euro
- Game Pass for Xbox One – Over 100 games for 9.99 euros per month
- Game Pass Ultimate for Xbox One – Over 100 games plus an Xbox Live Gold membership for 12.99 euros, first month for 1 euro
In addition, you receive exclusive member discounts and offers. It is even possible to use the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on a Windows 10 PC. There are good reasons to get it.
Which games are included in the Pass? You can find the exact list of all games on the respective pages of the Xbox Game Pass for PC and for the page for Xbox One. New titles are constantly being added, including even new releases on their release day, such as Gears 5. Not all games remain in the library permanently. There is a rotation. New titles are added every month, while some disappear.
Plenty to Play
What are the game highlights included? Current highlights of games in the Xbox Game Pass include:
- GTA 5
- DOOM
- Minecraft
- ARK: Survival Evolved
- A Plague Tale
- Gears 5
- Forza Horizon 4
- Darksiders 3
- The Surge 2
- Metro Exodus
- NBA 2k20
- Rocket League
- Borderlands 1 and 2
- Fallout 4
Why are Xbox Live and Game Pass currently so popular? The current Corona crisis forces many to stay at home, leading to a greater focus on video games. Additionally, Microsoft is offering the Game Pass for PC and the Ultimate Game Pass for Xbox One currently for 1 Euro in the first month. For 1 Euro, you get access to an extremely large number of games, which is, of course, an enticing offer. It’s clear that user numbers are rising.
Since the Xbox Series X has already been announced, is it even worth buying the Xbox One? We clarify.
