Xbox Game Pass Revenue Nears $5 Billion, Microsoft Reports
▼ Summary
– Microsoft reported nearly $5 billion in annual revenue from Xbox Game Pass, marking its first time reaching this milestone.
– The investor report did not provide specific subscriber numbers or exact revenue figures for Game Pass, which saw price increases and a new tier (Standard) introduced last year.
– Microsoft claimed to be the top publisher on both Xbox and PlayStation in Q2 2025, attributing this success to cross-platform releases like Forza Horizon 5 and Oblivion Remastered.
– Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 reached 50 million players, and the Minecraft movie boosted the game’s active usage and revenue to record levels.
– Microsoft confirmed nearly 40 games are in development, though the report avoided discussing recent layoffs or canceled projects like Everwild.
Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass has become a financial powerhouse, generating close to $5 billion in annual revenue for the first time. The company highlighted this milestone in its latest investor report, though specific subscriber numbers or exact revenue figures weren’t disclosed. This achievement comes after Microsoft implemented price increases for Game Pass and introduced a new tier, Xbox Game Pass Standard, which excludes day-one access to major titles, a benefit reserved for Ultimate subscribers.
The report also shed light on Microsoft’s broader gaming success, noting its position as the top publisher on both Xbox and PlayStation during the second quarter of 2025. Cross-platform releases like Forza Horizon 5 and Oblivion Remastered played a significant role, alongside other heavy hitters such as Doom: The Dark Ages, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Minecraft. Microsoft revealed that Black Ops 6 alone has attracted 50 million players, while the Minecraft movie boosted the game’s active user base and revenue to record highs.
While the report avoided addressing recent layoffs or shelved projects like Everwild, it emphasized Microsoft’s robust pipeline, with nearly 40 games currently in development. Industry watchers have speculated about upcoming Xbox titles, though official details remain scarce. The focus remains on the company’s strong performance, particularly Game Pass’s growing contribution to its bottom line.
(Source: GAMESPOT)
