https://www.thurrott.com/games/xbox/238570/microsofts-updating-xbox-game-pass-branding
Xbox icon and everything is still the same on the logo. This makes so much sense. Xbox Game Pass for PC sounds so stupid when the PC is not an Xbox, lol.
Also, more proof that XBL Gold is going away and online multiplayer will be free:
Employees cannot buy the 12 and 24 month XBL subs anymore.
August is upon us...
For the past few weeks, we have seen a few changes to Xbox Live and now we can add Xbox Game Pass to the equation. Microsoft announced today a subtle, but important change.
The company is rebranding Xbox Game Pass to simply Game Pass. This move distances the companies Game Pass subscription from being explicitly tied to its gaming console. The company is also changing Xbox Game Pass for PC to simply Game Pass for PC.
Xbox icon and everything is still the same on the logo. This makes so much sense. Xbox Game Pass for PC sounds so stupid when the PC is not an Xbox, lol.
Also, more proof that XBL Gold is going away and online multiplayer will be free:
While this is a minor update, this may be the start of a bigger transition for Microsoft. The company recently removed Xbox Live pre-paid cards for 12 months from its website and many, myself included, believe that this is the start of phasing out Xbox Live Gold.
Employees cannot buy the 12 and 24 month XBL subs anymore.
August is upon us...