Katarzyna Petru
Microsoft is analysing the possibility of significantly expanding Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. According to unofficial information, the company is considering including additional services, which have so far been chargeable separately, in the subscription. This refers to subscriptions related to the biggest brands in the Xbox portfolio. At the moment, this is still in the analysis stage, but the direction seems consistent with the company's existing strategy.
What services could be included in the package?
Specific names are appearing in speculation. This includes a subscription to World of Warcraft, access to Minecraft Realms, which are private worlds for friends, as well as add-ons like Fallout 1st for Fallout 76 and ESO Plus for The Elder Scrolls Online. Currently, each of these services requires a separate payment. Including them in Game Pass Ultimate would mean real savings for players who are already using several such subscriptions simultaneously.
The recent price increase for the highest tier of Game Pass has sparked mixed reactions. Some users have started to wonder whether the difference between the standard version and Ultimate is sufficiently justified. Adding fully-fledged, previously paid services could completely change the perception of the subscription. Microsoft now has in its portfolio brands acquired along with Activision Blizzard and Bethesda, so integrating their subscriptions into one package seems like a logical business move.
Is it certain?
For now, we are only talking about unofficial reports. Microsoft has not confirmed plans to expand the package, and the project may never come to fruition. However, if the company decides to take such a step, Game Pass Ultimate could become one of the most comprehensive subscriptions in the gaming industry, combining games, premium services, and add-ons in one monthly package.
Microsoft is analysing the possibility of transforming Game Pass Ultimate into a true mega bundle. Including subscriptions such as WoW or Minecraft Realms could justify a higher price and simplify life for players. However, official decisions still have to be awaited.
Source: Digital Trends
