Raphaël Colantonio, founder of Arkane Studios, has raised alarms about Xbox Game Pass, calling it a potential threat to the gaming industry. His concerns come after recent layoffs at Microsoft, sparking discussions on the sustainability of the subscription model that offers new games from day one. While gamers enjoy the benefits now, Colantonio warns it could hurt premium game sales and business models down the line. On the flip side, some developers are thriving with Game Pass, showing a split in opinions on its impact as Microsoft faces ongoing challenges.
Published on: 7/6/2025
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