By “I don’t believe GP can coexist with other frameworks”
Over the weekend, the architect of Arkane Studios (Raphaël Colantonio) garnered considerable attention on social platforms for presenting his perspective on Xbox Game Pass, indicating that it’s “not viable” and progressively harmful to the sector.
In a series of messages, Colantonio articulated that while he recognizes it’s a favorable arrangement for players, he is uncertain about how it can persist in this manner without end – a view echoed by Baldur’s Gate 3‘s publishing director (known as Cromwelp on Twitter), who raises concerns about what will transpire when “all the funds deplete”:
Here’s a glance at their dialogue (beware of some profanities ahead!):
As one might expect, numerous individuals contradict the Arkane founder as well, with many highlighting how Xbox Game Pass has been advantageous for indie developers and titles that might never have come to fruition without it.
Ultimately, this is merely a debate of perspectives and Microsoft is exhibiting no indications of deceleration regarding Xbox Game Pass – so don’t anticipate any significant alterations in that approach anytime soon. In fact, 2025 may have been the finest year ever to be a Game Pass subscriber, clearly demonstrating their continued investment in the service on a grand scale.
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Fraser serves as the News Editor at Pure Xbox, where he dedicates his time to covering the most significant stories in the realm of Xbox and beyond.