In the last few hours we have been able to read several statements by Phil Spencer, where the head of Xbox has highlighted the importance of 343 Industries for the brand, as well as the self-criticism he has made last year . However, Spencer has also wanted to show that the effort that Xbox made in previous years will be rewarded in 2023 in the form of titles, noting that, among others, Starfield and Redfall will be important for Xbox Game Pass for various reasons.
With the release date for Redfall confirmed , and with rumors pointing to a possible arrival of Starfield in the first half of the year, it seems clear that the two Bethesda titles will have significant weight in the Xbox catalog during 2023. In fact, in an interview conducted by IGN , Spencer has assured that " Redfall and Starfield are really important games , every first party game we're making is . "
Starfield and Redfall will be important for Xbox Game Pass
In fact, they will not only be important for the Xbox brand, but also for the growth of Xbox Game Pass . “In terms of the growth of Game Pass, it has been steady. And as we add new games and sequels to those games, we'll see continued growth . " Therefore, far from the classic Microsoft franchises, which have already made an appearance on the service, Starfield and Redfall will be important for Xbox Game Pass because it will give them added value that the service does not currently have, such as a more powerful first party catalogue .
Spencer says he's "really encouraged by the strength that Bethesda is going to show in our (game) portfolio, and we're starting to see it as early as 2023, and that's exciting . " A perfect example is Hi-Fi RUSH, the game developed by Tango Gameworks that was announced on Developer_Direct and was available from the moment the show ended.
In terms of the growth of Game Pass, it's been steady. And as we add new games and sequels to those games, we'll see continued growth.
But without a doubt, what stands out is that Starfield and Redfall will be important for Xbox Game Pass not only to include that added value for subscribers, but also to lay the foundations for the future, and to see that the service from Microsoft is ideal for playing titles of all genres. And it is that, after the arrival of the Tango game, and of these two titles, we would have 3 totally different genres at once in a little less than 6 months.