Phil Spencer, executive vice president of gaming at Microsoft, admitted that the company has let PC gamers down in the past and explained how it works to fix those bugs. According to Spencer, "We haven't always responded to our desire to keep gamers at the center of everything we do with the experience they've had on Windows." To remedy this, Microsoft is now offering its Xbox Game Pass PC subscription service. It was revealed that this service was designed from the ground up for PC gamers. Xbox Game Pass for PC will bring more than 100 games to Windows 10, which players can download and play for a flat monthly fee. Microsoft claims that it works with major PC developers including Bethesda, Deep Silver, Devolver Digital, Paradox Interactive, and Sega to integrate their games into the service.
Microsoft has revealed more details about Xbox Game Pass for PC. Image Credit: Microsoft (Image: © Microsoft) As with Xbox Game Pass on Xbox One, Microsoft games will be available the same day they're released, and Xbox Game Pass PC members will also receive discounts up to 20% off in the Microsoft Store on Windows. currently in the library and up to 10% off DLC and add-ons.
Compromised for PC
Microsoft has also emphasized its commitment to PC gaming, something it is sometimes accused of neglecting when it was the company behind Windows 10, announcing that it would offer more than 20 games from Xbox Game Studio to Steam. including Gears 5 and Age of Empires I, II. & III: Definitive Editions. Spencer added: "We know that millions of PC gamers rely on Steam to buy PC games and we've heard feedback that PC gamers would like to have a choice." It's certainly a good thing that Microsoft is stopping trying to force users to buy their games from the Microsoft Store. Spencer also revealed that Win32 games would be available in the Microsoft Store under Windows 10. Win32 games are classic PC games, as opposed to Universal Windows Platform (UWP) games, which were previously the only games sold on the Microsoft Store. Microsoft Store. "It is essential that we make decisions that reinforce the open nature of the PC." Phil Spencer Many gamers don't like UWP games because they were locked and therefore couldn't mod or install which is a passion for many PC gamers. By allowing Win32 games in the Microsoft Store, gamers shouldn't give up the freedom and flexibility that are so important to gaming on PCs. As Spencer notes: "When I think about the role we play as a company in supporting and evolving games on Windows, it's essential that we make decisions that reinforce the open nature of the PC." It seems that Microsoft has listened to the concerns of the PC gaming community. We'll find out more about his PC game projects at the Xbox E3 2019 briefing on Sunday, June 9.