Microsoft Expands PC Game Pass to 40 New Countries
Microsoft has announced it's bringing the Xbox Game Pass's PC offering to 40 new countries starting today. Over the years, the tech giant's subscription service has grown to be one of gaming's most popular services. Now, with PC Game Pass extending to a host of more countries, Xbox Game Pass looks to expand its popularity and user base even further.
Microsoft's gaming subscription service has come a long way since its inception in 2017. Although Microsoft failed to reach its annual Xbox Game Pass growth goals over the past couple of years, its broad appeal continues to be a popular choice among gamers, specifically when it comes to PC. With PC Game Pass growing as much as 159% year-on-year by October 2022, Xbox chief Phil Spencer stated that PC subscriber gains have been «incredible.» Microsoft's latest PC Game Pass announcement indicates that the company may be doubling down on this very growing segment.
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According to CVP of Gaming Marketing at Xbox Jerret West, a preview version of the PC Game Pass is now available in 40 new countries. Starting February 28, players can sign up for the service with the Xbox Insider Hub app where users will be offered a preview of PC Game Pass inclusive of a «special testing price» for the first month. As with the typical service offering, PC Game Pass will give subscribers access to hundreds of PC games which includes day-one Xbox Game Studios releases along with an EA Play membership on Xbox Game Pass.
The preview version of PC Game Pass will be newly accessible in the following countries:
This new expansion means PC Game Pass is technically available in 86 countries, while the company states that the service will extend to all players
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