According to a recent games analyst, Xbox Game Pass subscribers have crossed the threshold of 33 million. Well, that’s a pretty good number, and that is understandable because of the features players get in turn.
You may have noticed that in recent years, Microsoft has been expanding more in the gaming industry. And this new data indicates the progress made so far in some form. However, there’s more to it.
Curious to know? Well, then you are at the right place. In this article, we will be talking about Xbox Game Pass subscribers and how Microsoft is growing in the gaming industry. So, without any further delays, let’s dig in.
Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Crossed 33 Million
Recently, a London-based independent analyst and consultancy firm known as Omdia estimates issued a report. According to it, Microsoft had around 33.3 million Xbox Game Pass subscribers as of December 2023.
This data was revealed by the company, and till now, Microsoft hasn’t responded or commented on it. However, it has been years since Microsoft reported data on Xbox hardware sales. Last year, Microsoft even stopped reporting Game Pass numbers.
For years, Microsoft has been a leading name in the tech industry, and it’s just some years ago that it stepped into the gaming industry. Till now, it has released several Xbox gaming consoles and other projects for players.
With its new updates and top-notch features, it is gradually expanding its base. And with its Xbox Game Pass, it aims to expand more into the player’s community.
In the game pass, you will get numerous high-quality games to play. Also, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can access it from PCs, consoles, and even phones.
Now come back to the total number of Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Well, it has been since Microsoft has presented any data. So, what we have is just data from other sites, and a recent addition was made by a game analyst.
The recent data has been shared by Omdia senior game analyst James McWhirter, who said that the Xbox Game Pass subscriber’s adoption is slower. Without the core tier, the total number of Xbox Game Pass subscribers was estimated at approximately 33.3 million in December.
He further said,
“We’re seeing slow adoption of Xbox Game Pass even though Microsoft will claim otherwise, thanks to the repositioning of Xbox Game Pass Core. Our forecast estimates total Xbox Game Pass subscriptions (excluding Core and Live Gold) to be at 33.3 million at the end of 2023, which represents subscriber growth of 13%, down from 15% in 2022. Notably, over half (55%) are currently on the device-agnostic Ultimate tier.”
Whether the case is so or not, the picture will be clear when Microsoft releases data on the same. However, apart from this, Microsoft is very active and is planning to launch more under its banner in the gaming industry.
