Microsoft even closed agreements of more than $ 50 million for Game Pass

Microsoft’s Game Pass subscription service has already secured several major releases on the day of launch for its subscribers-not just First-Party games, but also third-party studio titles. To achieve this level of offer, the company had to invest considerable amounts in some agreements.

Microsoft’s former business manager Iain Macintyre revealed on his LinkedIn profile that some contracts signed during his management exceeded $ 50 million. According to him, there were more than 500 closed agreements for Game Pass over 11 years in the company, with values ​​ranging from $ 50,000 to $ 50 million. The highest figures, of course, were intended for large titles.

• I negotiated more than 500 agreements, ranging from $ 50,000 to more than $ 50 million, ensuring from independent hits to AAA titles to the game pass.

• I directly contributed to the growth of the Game Pass subscriber base from its inception until it exceeds 30 million users, making it the main industry’s game signature service.

• I identified and personally guaranteed prominent titles, as Vampire Survivorsstill in early stages, ensuring that Game Pass offer innovative and high engagement content.

This is not the first time information about Microsoft’s high costs has come to bring third party games to the game. During the process of acquiring Activision Blizzard, documents revealed that the company even considered to pay $ 300 million to include Star Wars Jedi: Survivor in the service catalog.

Source: Windows Central