Katarzyna Petru
Microsoft is analyzing the possibility of significantly expanding Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. According to unofficial information, the company is considering including additional services that have so far been paid separately into the subscription. This refers to subscriptions related to the largest brands in the Xbox portfolio. At this moment, it 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?
Speculations are mentioning specific names. 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 or 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 at the same time.
The recent price increase for the top tier of Game Pass has sparked mixed reactions. Some users have begun to wonder if the difference between the standard version and Ultimate is justified enough. Adding fully realized, previously paid services could completely change the perception of the subscription. Microsoft today has in its portfolio brands acquired along with Activision Blizzard and Bethesda, so integrating their subscriptions into one package seems like a logical business step.
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 make such a move, 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 analyzing the possibility of transforming Game Pass Ultimate into a true mega bundle. Including subscriptions like WoW or Minecraft Realms could justify a higher price and simplify life for gamers. However, official decisions still need to be awaited.
Source: Digital Trends
