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Xbox Bolsters Games Pass As PlayStation Launches Own Subscription Service

Microsoft has set out to prove the dominance of their Xbox Games Pass over Sony’s revamped PlayStation Plus service following a jam-packed Xbox Bethesda Games Showcase.

Alongside Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Fest, the showcase filled a gap left by E3 that usually takes place mid-June. Microsoft gave fans a taste of what they can expect in terms of titles, and of course the company’s rapidly growing Xbox Games pass.

The announcement everyone was waiting for was Starfield, and fans were given what they wanted. While a release date is yet to be set, only estimated for the first half of next year, the showcase delivered some official gameplay footage.

Other games included the vampire shooter Redfall and the highly anticipated Metroidvania Hollow Knight: Silksong. Riot Games, who are responsible for League of Legends and Valorant, have also added their lineup to the service.

Microsoft are looking to bolster their already strong Xbox Games Pass with the new announcements, many of which will be available upon day one of release (Starfield included), meaning users won’t have to purchase the titles.

Sony on the other hand, is looking to take on Xbox Games Pass with a revamped version of their PlayStation Plus service, which will allow users to access games in a similar way. However, unlike Xbox Games Pass, games will not be available on the service from day one. The timing may very well be a coincidence, but it seems that with the showcase, Microsoft have sought to prove that their service is the one to pay for, and honestly, their “why wait?” argument makes sense.

Sony’s new service launched with over 800 games for the most expensive tier, which is considerably more than the 300 offered on Xbox Games Pass. However, a good chunk of those are games from previous generations and as previously mentioned, not a single one is brand new. Instead, Premium-tier users will have access to two-hour game trials, and only for around 12 games, including Cyberpunk 2077 and Tiny Tina’s Wonderland.



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