Xbox Game Pass Leak Points To New Subscription Tier
A leaked logo hints at a new Xbox Game Pass subscription tier, one that could let members link multiple system to the same Game Pass account.
A recent leak suggests that Microsoft is about to add a new Xbox Game Pass subscription tier that could let families share a single account. Xbox’s monthly gaming subscription service gives members access to a large library of titles for a small fee, with new games and bonus services being added regularly. Xbox Game Pass has grown into a lucrative asset for Microsoft’s gaming division over the past few years, so much so that competitor Sony revamped its own PlayStation Plus subscription service to compete with Game Pass with new subscription tiers and access to classic PlayStation titles that can’t be played on current PS4 and PS5 hardware.
Meanwhile, one area that Xbox Game Pass subscribers have been asking for is the ability to link multiple Xbox consoles or PCs to a single Game Pass account. Currently, Xbox Game Pass accounts can only be shared with one other console, and this requires the owner to set the second console as their “home” Xbox - something that could be quite a cumbersome process for players who own multiple Xbox systems. However, Xbox has reportedly started testing a new Xbox Game Pass Family Plan that would let up to five systems share the same Game Pass account in exchange for a slightly higher subscription fee. Read More...