Microsoft is committed to Game pass regularly adds new games from partner studios and publishers, often available the same day they are released. Recently, the American company offered frosty strategies Frostpunk 2, Star Trucker, Train Sim World 5, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn or Atomic Heart. The news complements older versions such as the complete edition of the Mafia remake, the off-road simulator SnowRunner, Shadow Warrior 3, Dead Island 2, Atlas Fallen or Grand Theft Auto V.
How much does it cost? Microsoft is expected to spend more than a billion dollars annually. so that games from other companies appear in the subscription. According to Bloomberg, the software giant is offering publishers and developers a flat fee of millions of dollars up front. Plus subscription revenue share and visibility promise. These three proposals should have been of particular interest to smaller publishers and developers. They will then be able to work more calmly on their book and publish it in competing outlets.
Sarah Bond talked about this in an interview. The Xbox president previously worked at T-Mobile, and apparently it was she who came up with the idea for the subscription. It is believed that the leadership of Microsoft’s gaming division, led by Phil Spencer open to experiments and listens to the opinions of other companies.
This is not the first time we have heard about such an amount. Late last year, Spencer spoke to Windows Central about more than a billion dollars a year being spent on having third-party games on Game Pass. Despite this, this the service is financially viableso he can earn money. Game Pass is estimated to earn $2.9 billion in 2021. Revenue is expected to grow every year and reach $5.5 billion in 2025. This will be more than 200% more than in 2022. Of course, we can’t forget Microsoft’s own games, as they all appear on Game Pass on release day. It will happen this year too Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Treyarch’s shooter is expected to gain more subscribers.
Source :Indian TV