E3 2021 is right around the corner, and as usual, it’s expected to have all kinds of major gaming announcements. While most gamers may be tuning in to E3 to see new game reveals, others may be more interested in seeing other announcements. In particular, fans may be excited to see if Microsoft usesE3 2021to hype up its increasingly popularXbox Game Passservice.
Xbox Game Passhas been a major focus for Microsoft in recent years, and it will continue to be a main pillar of its games industry strategy moving forward. Considering this, it’s highly likely that Microsoft will use its platform at E3 2021 to highlight Xbox Game Pass. This could include reminding fans what Xbox Game Pass already brings to the table, as well as what else Microsoft is doing to make it a must-have service.
Here are some ways E3 2021 could be huge for Xbox Game Pass.
Ubisoft+
While the base Xbox Game Pass certainly has its merits, those with an Xbox can get the best deal possible by signing up for the slightly more expensive Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. For an additional $5 per month, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all of the benefits of a base Xbox Game Pass subscription in addition to Xbox Live Gold features and access to evenmorefree games, like all of thetitles included in the EA Play library.
The free EA Play games and the other benefits associated with the service go a long way in making Xbox Game Pass Ultimate a worthwhile service. And rumor has it that Microsoft is looking to bolster Xbox Game Pass Ultimate even further by adding a ton of Ubisoft games to the service through theUbisoft+ subscription service. For the uninitiated, Ubisoft+ is essentially the same concept as EA Play or Xbox Game Pass - it gives players instant access to various games in Ubisoft’s library in exchange for a low monthly fee.
Of course, it’s always possible that the rumors about Ubisoft+ coming to Xbox Game Pass aren’t true, and so fans should keep that in mind. But even if Ubisoft+ integration for Xbox Game Pass isn’t announced at E3, the show should still be huge for the service.
Xbox Exclusives
Microsoft and Bethesda are hosting a joint press conference at E3 2021where the two companies will have about 90 minutes to showcase their major upcoming games. This will include Xbox console exclusives that are in development, likeHalo Infinite. Originally meant to launch alongside the Xbox Series X last year, fans are still waiting to seeHalo Infinite’s multiplayer in action, as well as more campaign footage, so hopefully some big reveals for the game take place at E3.
Halo Infiniteis going to be a huge boon for Xbox Game Pass when it launches later this year, as will the many other Xbox console exclusive games that are in the works.Starfieldfrom Bethesda is another huge Xbox console exclusivethat’s in development and is expected to be showcased at E3 2021. All Bethesda games are coming to Xbox Game Pass the day that they launch, so ifStarfieldhas an impressive showing, it too should give Xbox Game Pass a significant boost.
As it stands, Microsoft has kept most of its E3 2021 presentation secret, and so there will likely be many other Xbox console exclusives in the works that will be shown at the big show next week that will also be coming to Xbox Game Pass. Anyone interested should be sure to tune in to the Xbox/Bethesda joint E3 2021 press conference when it goes live on Sunday, June 13 at 10am PT.
Other Xbox Game Pass Surprises
E3 2021 could have all kinds of surprises relating to Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft’s big focus these past couple of years has been pushing Xbox Game Pass as much as possible, and that trend will undoubtedly continue at E3 2021. BesidesXbox console exclusives, it’s possible that major multiplatform games will also be confirmed for Game Pass. Another possibility is that some other new perks and benefits for Xbox Game Pass could be revealed at the show.
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