Microsoft introduced a model of its Xbox Game Pass subscription service for PC immediately, however for many who nonetheless want to personal video games there’s fascinating information as effectively. As of immediately, Microsoft is abandoning its earlier Windows 10 Store exclusivity and bringing all its future first-party PC titles to Steam—and doubtlessly different storefronts as effectively.
We had an inkling this may be the case after the announcement of the Halo: The Master Chief Collection port in March. Microsoft shocked us by saying Halo would come to Steam, however stopped in need of stating whether or not this was an exception or the brand new rule.
Now we’ve affirmation of the latter. In an announcement, Microsoft’s Phil Spencer wrote:
Anyway, Microsoft’s as a consequence of talk about its plans in additional element at E3, only a few brief weeks from now. We’ll have extra details about its Xbox Game Pass for PC plans there, plus presumably information of some extra Steam-compatible exclusives coming our approach. Be positive to test again June 9 for information out of Microsoft’s press convention.
