Why Microsoft has decided to bring it to a close is anyone’s guess perhaps, with the service having grown to 25 million subscribers by Microsoft’s latest reckoning (in January 2022), it’s not attracting new members fast enough any more. Offers of a free seven-day trial before the monthly payments kick in are standard in the subscriptions business, but what made the Game Pass promotion so appealing was that the offer extended a full month, giving players time to try a bunch of games or fully immerse themselves in one title. “We have stopped our previous introductory offer for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass and are evaluating different marketing promotions for new members in the future,” Xbox head of global communications Kari Perez told The Verge in a statement. As reported by The Verge, Microsoft has decided to move on from the offering. Microsoft’s trial offer for the first month of an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscription was a great introduction to the service as well as being a great way to sample - or, given a whole month, play the entirety of - new releases for just a buck.īut it is no more. Available on Samsung 2022 smart TVs.For the last few years, it’s been the best deal in gaming: one month of Game Pass for one dollar. Requires high-speed internet connection (ISP fees apply). Select regions () and devices streaming limits apply, server availability and wait times may vary. Requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and supported game, or supported free to play game may require supported controller (all sold separately). Game titles, number, features, and availability vary over time and by region, platform, console, and Game Pass plan. Charges may be increased on at least 30 days notice as described in the Microsoft Store Terms of Sale. To stop being charged, cancel your subscription in your Microsoft account (/services) or on your Xbox console, before the next billing date. Plus applicable taxes.īy subscribing you are authorizing recurring payments made to Microsoft at the intervals you selected, until cancelled. After promotional period, subscription continues to be charged at the then-current regular price (subject to change), unless cancelled. Offers not valid in Russia and Turkey other geographic restrictions may apply. Promotional offers may not be valid for all members and are only available for a limited time.

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