Microsoft has issued a statement in response to its own admission that titles entering Xbox Game Pass sell fewer copies…
, in which Microsoft stated that a title's inclusion in Game Pass resulted in a subsequent decline in base game sales.
Spencer does not appear to be talking about in-game sales here, or overall revenue from a title - which could certainly be boosted by its inclusion in Game Pass and its exposure to a wider audience. "Xbox Game Pass offers gamers and game creators more choice and opportunity in how they discover, experience, and deliver games," an Xbox spokesperson told Eurogamer in response today."For gamers, that means providing another option for them to discover games and play with friends at a great value. For developers, that means creating another option for how they monetise their games.
Microsoft does not dispute its claim to the CMA that Xbox Game Pass leads to fewer sales of a game, but says its subscription remains an attractive option for developers seeking to release their game within it.
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