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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has confirmed the company's collaboration with Discord will continue, with more details to be shared soon. Separately, Xbox has announced a price reduction for its Game Pass subscription service, a change it says responds to player feedback on cost and regional preferences.
Facts First
- Xbox confirms its partnership with Discord will continue, with more details promised soon.
- Xbox Game Pass subscription prices have been reduced in response to player feedback.
- Call of Duty games will not launch day-one on Game Pass but are planned to be added the following holiday season.
- The changes are a response to player feedback on cost and varying preferences across different geographies.
- CEO Asha Sharma recently ended the 'this is an Xbox' marketing campaign and stated internally that Game Pass had become 'too expensive for players'.
What Happened
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced that the collaboration between Discord and Xbox will continue, stating the companies have worked together for years to connect players. She indicated some users might see related code 'in the wild' and that more details will be shared soon, a message echoed by Discord's social media accounts. Separately, Xbox has announced a price decrease for its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. According to an Xbox Wire post, this change responds to player feedback regarding different geographies, preferences, and tastes. As part of this adjustment, Call of Duty games will no longer launch on the service at launch but are planned as additions during the holiday season following their launch.
Why this Matters to You
If you're a Game Pass subscriber, your monthly cost is likely to decrease. The change may make the service more accessible if you found the previous price a barrier. For Call of Duty fans, this shift means you will need to purchase new titles at launch if you want to play them immediately, rather than accessing them through your subscription. The continued Discord partnership suggests your ability to chat and connect with friends across platforms may be maintained or even enhanced.
What's Next
More details about the ongoing Xbox and Discord collaboration are expected to be shared soon. The new pricing model for Xbox Game Pass is now in effect. The planned addition of Call of Duty titles to the service the holiday after their launch provides a timeline for when subscribers can expect to see those games included.