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Microsoft and Meta have been developing a partnership for several years aimed at letting players access the Xbox library across different devices. Until now, Meta Quest headset users could access Xbox Cloud Gaming and selected Game Pass features. The partnership has now been expanded with a new benefit for Meta Horizon+ subscribers. As a result, some users will gain access to a special version of Xbox Game Pass as part of their subscription. The solution is intended to make discovering new games easier without needing to take out a separate subscription. The offer includes both major AAA titles and popular indie games.
Meta Horizon+ gets access to Xbox Game Pass Starter
From now on, eligible Meta Horizon+ subscribers can access the Xbox Game Pass Starter edition. The package provides access to a library of more than 50 games and 10 hours of cloud gaming each month. As part of the service, players can also earn points in the Rewards program for activity in selected titles. Microsoft has put together a varied library that includes action games, co‑op titles and simulators. Available titles include Fallout 4, Fallout 76, Overcooked 2, Grounded, DayZ, Deep Rock Galactic and SnowRunner. This lets users try both big-budget releases and smaller games that have proved popular. The new offer complements the existing collaboration between Xbox and Meta, which already includes support for Xbox services on Meta Quest devices.
Microsoft wants to make Game Pass even more widely available
The new initiative fits with Microsoft’s strategy of making Xbox games available on as many devices as possible. Rather than limiting the service to consoles, the company is expanding Game Pass access to PCs, TVs and VR devices. The Meta Horizon+ subscription costs $59.99 a year or $7.99 a month and now also includes access to the basic Game Pass in supported markets. Microsoft hopes the partnership with Meta will encourage new users to try the Xbox ecosystem. At the same time, players using Meta Quest headsets get another way to access the game library without needing a console. The expanded partnership also shows that companies are increasingly focusing on subscription services and cloud gaming. More similar collaborations could appear in the future.
The expanded collaboration between Microsoft and Meta means Xbox Game Pass is becoming available to another group of users. Subscribers to Meta Horizon+ get access to more than 50 games and a monthly cloud gaming allowance, making it easier to start exploring the Xbox ecosystem. It's another step in Microsoft's strategy to make its games available on virtually every device.
Source: Xbox
