![]() Though Xbox Game Pass growth has dwindled on consoles compared to earlier years for the service according to Phil Spencer, PC subscriber gains have been "incredible" based on his feedback. In both cases, Xbox Game Pass still saw more subscribers throughout the year, but the Microsoft projections have yet to match the influx of players accessing the library on console, PC, or mobile. While Microsoft expected a 73% Xbox Game Pass growth rate in 2022 and only achieved 28%, the 2021 forecast was for a 48% jump when it only hit 37%. The fiscal year in which Xbox Game Pass growth projections didn't match the statistics ended on June 30 and as it follows another year of falling short, the service also saw a lower percentage increase than in 2021. RELATED: Xbox Game Pass Confirms New Day One Game for November 2022 Expanding across these platforms over time has resulted in a broader Xbox Game Pass audience which just seemingly hasn't grown at the same rate that Microsoft anticipated in its reports. Since Xbox Game Pass arrived on the Xbox One, it quickly launched on PC, carried over to the Xbox Series X/S, and has also reached mobile devices through cloud gaming. ![]() This year isn't the first time that Microsoft has failed to reach annual Xbox Game Pass growth goals as the service fell short last year as well, which may change the company's approach to content, perks, availability, and more. ![]() Although Xbox Game Pass continues to grow as of the June 30 statistics, the staggering difference between the expected gains and the reality may impact the future of the service. ![]() Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass growth rate has fallen short of its expected goal of a 73% annual increase, reaching only 28% growth at the end of the fiscal year. ![]()
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