Hey everyone! I’m really curious about why the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 remake is available on Xbox Game Pass without any extra cost, yet for those of us not using Game Pass, it seems like we have to shell out cash for it. I know the THPS franchise originally launched on PlayStation, so I’m wondering if this has to do with the developers or Microsoft’s ownership. I feel like I’m missing some background here—any insights?
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Just so you know, it’s not just THPS—MLB The Show drops on Game Pass day one too, while PlayStation users have to pay up. It’s a wild move by Microsoft!
Don’t forget, Game Pass isn’t free! Xbox users still pay for their subscriptions, so it isn’t like they’re getting everything at no cost.
Honestly, it’s a new way the gaming industry is working now. Microsoft is all about getting those Game Pass users hooked on exclusive content, it’s a strategy shift.
The reason behind this is that Microsoft owns Activision now. They want to push Game Pass subscriptions, so it makes sense for them to offer new titles like the THPS remake for free to those subscribers.
You got it right! It’s published by a Microsoft-owned studio, which is why it’s featured on Game Pass. They are definitely trying to get more players into their ecosystem.
