Xbox Game Pass Impact: Game Sales Take a Hit
Games lose sales, but synergy's a win
Industry analyst Christopher Dring has reported on the noticeable impact of Xbox Game Pass on game sales, revealing that titles included in the service can face up to an 80% drop in expected sales on Xbox. Notably, larger releases feel the heat as well, but the reduction is overall significantly evident in Xbox charts, with games like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 and Starfield demonstrating this trend.
Cross-Platform Silver Lining
Interestingly, cross-platform games witness a different outcome. The increase in Xbox user engagement may boost sales on PlayStation, creating a beneficial synergy across platforms.
