Xbox Chief Shocks the World by Promising a Massive PlayStation Exclusive on the Fan-Favorite Game Pass

Published 09/15/2022, 11:50 AM EDT

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The month of September has already hosted some major showcase events like Nintendo Direct, Sony State of Play, and the ongoing Tokyo Game Show. Many video game companies announced their upcoming games and projects. Recently, Xbox announced the addition of a new game to their game pass.

A game pass has become a norm in the gaming community these days. These are premium subscriptions offered by video game companies. There are advantages to having a game pass, as fans can access multiple games without buying individually. However, the games are only available until the validity of the premium passes.

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Xbox announces Deathloop as the latest addition to the Game Pass

Microsoft bought the famous Bethesda Softworks last year. It was important news in the gaming community as Bethesda was the creator of some fan-favorite games like The Elder Scrolls. After this significant move, gamers expected big announcements from Microsoft. And they sure did at the Xbox Tokyo Games Show stream.

The Xbox chief Phil Spencer announced that Deathloop would be available on their Game Pass on September 20. It is a 2021 FPS game developed by Bethesda. However, they created this game as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. After Death Stranding, it became the second PS exclusive to join the Xbox Game pass this year.

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Moreover, the Xbox and PC gamers who will get Deathloop from the Game Pass will have a special surprise. The game would have a new update, including a new weapon, new enemy types, and upgrades. Further, it would be a cross-platformer, meaning players on different consoles can play with each other.

What were the reactions to this Deathloop update?

Xbox fans were delighted about Deathloop coming over to Xbox Game Pass. Fans even claimed it to be a major win for the American multinational company to hijack an exclusive game from their rival’s platform. Undoubtedly, PlayStation fans wouldn’t be happy about this move. Meanwhile, Xbox fans are eager to try this game. Let’s look at some of the reactions from the fans on Twitter.

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It was fascinating to see two PlayStation exclusives, Death Stranding and Deathloop, join the other side. What do you think about Xbox getting their hands over PlayStation games for their Game Pass? Share your opinion on this matter in the comments below.

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Ripan Majumdar is an esports and F1 writer at Essentially Sports. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's in Science from West Bengal State University, Kolkata. Ripan is a massive Red Bull Racing and Sergio Perez fan.
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