Game Changer: Xbox Game Pass Secures Epic New Addition at the Perfect Moment
Microsoft impresses gamers with a timely addition to Xbox Game Pass, introducing a blockbuster title to the subscription service and reintroducing a sought-after $1 deal Get ready for an exhilarating gaming experience!
Grand Theft Auto 5 joined Xbox Game Pass at an opportune moment, coinciding with an increase in the subscription service's price. As one of the most acclaimed and top-selling video games ever, Grand Theft Auto 5 is undeniably a significant addition to Xbox Game Pass.
Rockstar Games has previously included their titles in Xbox Game Pass, and based on those experiences, it is expected that Grand Theft Auto 5 will not follow the typical "one year" rule for new Game Pass additions. Therefore, Xbox Game Pass subscribers eager to play Grand Theft Auto 5 should seize the opportunity promptly to ensure ample time for enjoying the game to their heart's content.
$1 Game Pass Deal
It is likely not a coincidence that Grand Theft Auto 5 was added to Xbox Game Pass just before the price increase. For those who are unaware, Microsoft has raised the price of both Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Xbox Game Pass now costs $10.99, up from $9.99, while Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has been increased to $16.99 from $14.99. The price hike does not affect PC Game Pass. However, it is important to note that the PC version of Grand Theft Auto 5 cannot be played through Game Pass at the moment.
Securing GTA 5 for Game Pass right before the price increase was a clever move by Microsoft. Despite being nearly a decade old, the game still holds its position as one of the most popular video games worldwide. It has the potential to attract casual gamers who see it advertised for Game Pass and encourage them to sign up. This makes it a perfect match for the returning $1 Game Pass deal.
Microsoft has long provided a tempting offer to new Xbox Game Pass subscribers, allowing them to join the service for just $1 and convert their Xbox Live Gold time into Game Pass Ultimate. Previously, the conversion ratio was 1:1, but now it stands at 3:2. This means that subscribers will receive slightly less Game Pass Ultimate for their Xbox Live Gold, but it still represents a great deal. However, there is a caveat to the returning $1 Game Pass offer, as it is only applicable to PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, with vanilla Game Pass being excluded.
It is no coincidence that Grand Theft Auto 5 was recently added to Xbox Game Pass right before the price increase, and the reintroduction of the $1 deal also appears to be a strategic move. Despite the price hike, Xbox Game Pass continues to offer exceptional value to consumers, making it unlikely to lose any subscribers. Additionally, the upcoming release of the highly anticipated game Starfield is likely to attract an even greater number of new subscribers to Xbox Game Pass.
