
Xbox Game Pass Has A Dangerous Dark Side, Game Makers Say
Robin Bea
created: July 7, 2025, 5:39 p.m. | updated: July 11, 2025, 1:09 p.m.
“I don’t think Game Pass can co-exist with other models, they’ll either kill everyone else, or give up.”Larian Studios’ director of publishing says developers are questioning how long Game Pass can sustain itself.
It’s not the first time Game Pass has been criticized for giving developers a raw deal.
Other developers, like those behind Revenge of the Savage Planet, also say Game Pass poses a danger to developers.
Colantonio’s initial comments, where he referred to Game Pass as “the elephant in the room,” came just days after mass layoffs from Microsoft.
That almost certainly includes Game Pass, which requires huge investments to continue growing its library.
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