TECH NEWS – In 2025, the Redmond giant is making its largest-ever investment in the subscription service, doubling down on a model that has become central to its business.

Since its launch in 2017, Xbox Game Pass has been a hot topic, drawing both praise and criticism. Despite challenges, Microsoft and Xbox remain fully committed to the service. According to ID@Xbox, 2025 will see the biggest investment in the program to date. In an interview with Eurogamer, Chris Charla, head of ID@Xbox, confirmed that this year’s spending on Game Pass will surpass all previous years.

“The majority of partners who’ve had a game in Game Pass want to bring their future titles to the service. As a result, we’ve signed deals with more than 150 partners to expand the catalog. We continue to engage with hundreds of partners each year to review upcoming titles. Last year, we worked with over 50 teams on their first Game Pass agreements. This year marks our largest investment in Game Pass to date, and we remain focused on delivering the most exciting and diverse catalog in gaming,” Charla said.

Growing revenues and expanding partnerships

Microsoft’s latest financial reports show that Game Pass generates $5 billion annually. While many analysts and former developers warn about the costs and trade-offs of the subscription model, the numbers suggest it’s paying off for Microsoft. The number of partners continues to rise, and the library is more varied than ever.

These developments could have deeper consequences for the industry and the games that appear on the service. Still, it’s hard to find another time when Microsoft has been more invested in a single aspect of its gaming business than it is now with Game Pass.

Source: WCCFTech, Eurogamer