Summary
A new report is bad news for subscription services likePlayStation PlusandXbox Game Pass, as data suggests that spending on those services has been stalled for nearly a year. Microsoft and Sony have both bet big on PlayStation Plus andXbox Game Pass, with Microsoft in particular going all-in on Game Pass. Xbox Game Pass is a cornerstone of Microsoft’s current gaming strategy, with the company bolstering the service through the release of massive, day one games.
Gaming Subscription Service Spending Has Stalled
Moving forward, Xbox and PlayStation gamers can expect Microsoft and Sony to continue investing in Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus. As far as Xbox Game Pass goes, a bunch of Activision-published titles are expected to come to the service in the near future, includingall the classicCall of Dutygames. In the meantime, Sony has continued to add new games to all three tiers of PlayStation Plus, with fresh titles added on a monthly basis.
The next couple of months could be particularly important for both Game Pass and PS Plus. Rumor has it that a PlayStation Showcase is taking place next week, and if so, it’s possible big PS Plus news could come at the event. After all, Sony has previously used events like these to announce day one PS Plus Extra games like the acclaimedStray. Meanwhile, the Xbox Games Showcase is dated for June 9, and it will almost assuredly be packed withreveals for day one Game Pass games.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the highest tier of Microsoft’s flagship game subscription service that offers over 100 game titles that you can play with a single purchase, making it one of the most outstanding value propositions of the Xbox ecosystem to date.
