Xbox Game Pass: Microsoft Has Paid "Hundreds Of Millions" To Devs

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Microsoft has shared new numbers that speak to the Xbox economy and how much money developers who release games through Game Pass and on ID@Xbox are paid. This is notable because Microsoft rarely discloses dollar amounts regarding specific units of Xbox, like Game Pass and ID@Xbox in this case.

In a blog post, Microsoft's Chris Charla revealed that Microsoft has paid developers and publishers «hundreds of millions of dollars» in Game Pass license fees since the subscription service launched in 2017. «There are amazing games out today on Xbox (and other platforms!) that would never have existed without the support of Game Pass members, and that's really been an incredible phenomenon,» Charla said. «Ensuring that millions of Game Pass members get to experience some of the best independent games ever created has been transformational for Xbox players and developers.»

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Game Pass has more than 25 million subscribers. After a low introductory rate, the service costs $10/month or $15/month for Game Pass Ultimate. With 25 million subscribers, Game Pass is no doubt generating a lot of money for Microsoft, but the service has not been without its detractors as well. Some have questioned whether or not the subscription-based model is actually good for gaming overall. For its part, Xbox boss Phil Spencer recently spoke about how Game Pass is not trying to squeeze out other release models, like the traditional retail model, or free-to-play games, among other categories.