Xbox Game Pass Expands to Include New Releases from Microsoft Studios

Microsoft today announced plans for a major expansion to Xbox Game Pass. Moving forward, they plan to release all new Xbox One exclusive games from Microsoft Studios into Xbox Game Pass on the same date as their global release. This means that when Sea of Thieves launches on March 20th, it will be included in Xbox Game Pass to all members.

This plan to bring new games timed with their global release into Xbox Game Pass not only includes announced titles like Sea of Thieves, State of Decay 2 and Crackdown 3 but future unannounced games from Microsoft Studios including new iterations of their biggest Xbox One exclusive franchises such as Halo, Forza and Gears of War, on the same day they launch.

As part of today’s library expansion, Microsoft also announced that we are working closely with their retail partners, such as GameStop, to offer a 6-month Xbox Game Pass subscription card. The 6-month Xbox Game Pass subscription card will be available at select retail partners for $59.99 USD beginning March 20th.