Xbox Game Pass was a good idea in theory, former Forza Horizon 5 director says, but "the reality is not enough people have subscribed"
Former Forza Horizon 5 director Mike Brown believes Xbox Game Pass was a good concept but failed due to insufficient subscriber numbers at necessary price points, leading to studio closures and layoffs. He noted that while the service was player-focused and funded many games and studios, the financial reality did not align with Microsoft's ambitious expectations. Brown also expressed admiration for former Xbox leaders Sarah Bond and Asha Sharma.
- Entities
- Company: Microsoft
- Company: Playground Games
- Person: Sarah Bond
- Company: Xbox
- Topic: Subscription Services
- Person: Mike Brown
- Game: Call of Duty
- Game: Forza Horizon 5
- Person: Asha Sharma
- Company: Maverick Games
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