Microsoft has announced that it has stopped its popular Xbox Game Pass $1 trial offer that was introduced last year. The offer was an incredibly attractive one, as players who subscribed to the trial would get access to hundreds of games on the Xbox Game Pass library.
The offer was unique and enabled players to try out a wide variety of titles at a fraction of their regular cost. The offer included titles such as Tell Me Why, Gears 5, and many other popular titles from the Xbox Game Pass library.
Microsoft revealed that the offer was halted due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Redmond-based firm believes that the pandemic has caused a shift in spending patterns for some consumers, who may no longer be able to justify spending an additional $1 for the trial offer.
Microsoft also revealed that the temporary halt on the offer has little to do with the success of the trial, as the company has seen an increase in the number of people who have subscribed to the Xbox Game Pass service overall due to the trial.
Microsoft hasn’t revealed when the $1 trial offer will come back, but they assured that they are still looking into ways to make Xbox Game Pass more attractive to new and existing players. In the meantime, those who wish to try out Xbox Game Pass can opt for the regular priced monthly and yearly subscriptions.
Despite the halting of the one-dollar offer, Microsoft is still looking to make Xbox Game Pass as appealing as possible. Microsoft is working on ensuring that the service stays competitive in the industry, as well as continuing to bring fresh content and deals to existing members. Microsoft is also constantly updating the library with new titles and discounts.
Ultimately, the trial offer was an incredible opportunity for new players to try out the Xbox Game Pass library for an unbelievably low price. While it’s unfortunate that the offer was suspended, players can still benefit from the other deals and offers available for Xbox Game Pass.