Microsoft rebrands Xbox Game Pass for PC, announces day one and future releases

Xbox Game Pass for PC has been renamed PC Game Pass only. Microsoft made the announcement at the 2021 Game Awards via a video featuring rappers Little Dickey and Jata. Previously, Microsoft offered Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass for PC, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions. The new name for the PC display has dropped the Xbox branding to prevent players from confusing it with the Xbox console display. PC Game Pass is also receiving a new logo that only features the Xbox icon.

The disclosure and changes were confirmed via a Twitter post by the administrator computer games arcade the account. It is reiterated that the change does not affect any aspect of the subscription service and is merely a cosmetic fix. Additionally, Microsoft took this time to announce future arrivals and upcoming first day releases on the platform. Some of the Day 1 releases include the multiplayer game Redfall, the survival horror game STALKER 2, and the much-anticipated A Plague Tale: Requiem. Microsoft has also announced four new titles for the platform including Sniper Elite 5.

Previously, Microsoft revealed 12 new games that were added to Xbox Game Pass in December. This highly anticipated game was marked by Halo Infinite which had a first day release on the platform on December 9th. And with the new arrivals, Microsoft also revealed that seven games will premiere on the platform on December 15. 20 percent off these games until they are removed from the subscription service.

In a related article from the surprising news regarding YouTube Premium subscribers, 9to5Google Reports indicate that Google is offering a free 3-month PC Game Pass membership with YouTube Premium. Active YouTube Premium subscribers in the US have been reported to receive this offer via email. This offer is limited to new members only to Xbox Game Pass and players will need a Microsoft account to take advantage of it.