Xbox Game Pass has been home to many indie and AAA titles that have attracted a huge player base to the service over the years. At first glance, it may seem that the subscription model is doing well and is helping developers take the spotlight. However, a recent series of posts proves otherwise.
The CEO of Moon Studios, makers of the Ori games, took to the internet to reveal how the titles truly only profit when someone purchases them on Steam. So, if you’re looking forward to supporting the studio, maybe Xbox Game Pass isn’t your best bet.
Despite Xbox Game Pass Being Home to the Ori Games, It’s Not Helping the Studio
This may seem like an unexpected turn of events since Ori has been a household name for the popular subscription service ever since its early days, especially with the success of Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Despite its popularity, Moon Games’ CEO recently revealed a harsh truth about what’s really going on.
User TWTHEREDDRAGON on X has summed up a series of posts shared by Thomas Mahler (CEO) that go on to reveal the underlying problems that come with the games being part of Xbox Game Pass. According to these posts, a better way to support the studio is by purchasing the games on Steam instead of playing them on the subscription service.
To add fuel to the fire, Thomas also mentioned how the Ori games aren’t on PlayStation due to Phil Spencer’s decision. This makes it even more difficult for more players to experience the game and support the studio for all its efforts.
With a Change in Vision From Xbox, the Future Can Be Kinder to Such Studios
Not too long ago, Phil Spencer and the team spoke about the direction Xbox is taking with regard to exclusivity. In an attempt to break free from the shackles of platform exclusivity, the company will be focusing on bringing games across different consoles and devices. This indicates that gamers can look forward to the availability of more Xbox games on multiple platforms.
It’s not surprising that the Xbox Game Pass’ journey has been a little problematic, and Phil Spencer himself has been vocal about it. Even though the subscription model gives a lot of smaller studios a chance to excel at what they do, it doesn’t necessarily help them make the kind of profit they want.
There’s still time until we see how a change in vision from Xbox impacts the industry in a positive way. After all, there are a lot of new studios on the rise that want to challenge notions of creativity and bring gamers the experiences they deserve.
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