The New Version Of Game Pass Is A Perk For Discord Nitro Users
Kotaku • • general
Key Points:
- Microsoft is reportedly launching a new Xbox Game Pass tier called "Starter Edition" for Discord Nitro subscribers, providing access to over 50 games and up to 10 hours of cloud streaming monthly.
- The Starter Edition will include both Microsoft first-party titles and third-party games, expanding beyond the current Game Pass Essential lineup that focuses on perennial favorites.
- This move follows recent discussions between Xbox and Netflix about bundling subscriptions and comes shortly after Microsoft announced changes to Call of Duty availability on Game Pass Ultimate to reduce pricing.
- Xbox CEO Asha Sharma emphasized increasing daily active users as a key goal, with bundling Game Pass with Discord Nitro expected to attract more subscribers amid growing competition.
