Microsoft added 150 games to Xbox Game Pass in 2023, with the total valued at more than $5,000.
If you're not familiar with Xbox Games Pass, the subscription-based service offers a collection of games added to the service every month for members to enjoy. These titles span every genre, some launched years ago while others are brand new and added on day one of launch, like Bethesda's Starfield.
The service is subscription-based and offers users great value for money, allowing them to play games for free rather than paying full price for the title.
With the start of the new year, some figures are popping out The unloading has revealed how much money Microsoft will add to Xbox Game Pass in 2023, taking into account the price of each game and item added to the service.
According to the figures, Microsoft has added 150 games worth a total of $5,139.54 (£4,065.63 / AU$7,574.75) across Xbox Series X|S, PC and cloud.
The Loadout also found that if you deduct the total membership fee for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – the highest membership you can buy for $16.99 per month (£12.99 / AU$18.95) or $203, 88 per year (£155.88 / AU$303.28) – the total value added in 2023 would be $4,935.66 (£3903.71 / AU$7342.11) worth of games.
The figures show that October 2023 was the biggest month in terms of value for Game Pass, with $604.86 (£478.49 / AU$900.15) worth added to games like Like a dragon Ishin And F1 manager 2023. September was an average month, however, with $331.91 (£262.59 / AU$493.95) added, despite games like Starfield And Lies from P launching the service on day one.
A new month means new Xbox Game Pass titles, and Microsoft has officially revealed which ones will be the first to join the subscription service in 2024, as well as confirming which games will be dropping this month.
If you're looking for something new to play in 2024, check out our list of the best Xbox Series X gamesalong with our picks for the best Xbox Game Pass games.