Xbox Game Pass may be getting a more budget-friendly route in, and Discord could be the vehicle Microsoft uses to make it happen. The company already teased a new Discord and Xbox Game Pass partnership earlier this week.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma said the two companies were teaming up again “as we continue to make Game Pass more flexible for our players,” while also hinting that some users might start seeing code appear before a formal announcement.
What does this collaboration offer to gamers?
In a tweet shared by DiscordPreviews, subscribers of Discord Nitro may soon get access to a new Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition bundle. Looking at the leaked material, the package would include access to more than 50 games, 10 hours of Xbox Cloud Gaming per month, and the ability to earn Xbox Rewards points while playing. The promo image also hinted at titles such as Stardew Valley, Grounded, and Fallout 4 being included in the lineup.
This appears to be the exact opposite of what Microsoft used to do. So rather than bundling Discord perks into Game Pass, existing Discord Nitro subscribers now get access to a slimmer version of Game Pass. This offers players a cheaper path into Microsoft’s library without paying for a full-fat tier.
How Xbox Game Pass is becoming more flexible now
Earlier this week, the CEO of Xbox, Asha Sharma, announced a price drop for Game Pass’ highest tier, slashing the Game Pass Ultimate price from $29.99 to $22.99 per month. So this new leak fits the broader direction Microsoft has been signaling. Discord tie-up would make sense as a first step because the two companies already have a long-running relationship, from linked Xbox Live profiles to Discord voice chat integration on consoles and stream support added in 2024.
