- Game Pass and similar services can help provide a head start to smaller games and titles.
- Analyst says that Expedition 33 is a great example of a hit driven by subscription.
- There have also been other instances of similar hits, like Palword and more.
Subscription models provide some of the best value in gaming, and some hidden gems can be found if we dig deep into the libraries. While not everyone likes them, including users and developers, they provide a solid ground for smaller titles.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the most successful game in terms of recent years, had a simultaneous release on Game Pass, and an analyst believes that Sandfall’s title is a great example of a hit driven by subscription.
Why it matters: Based on how great the RPG was, it might have found its place in the high ranks anyway, but there is no denying the fact that Game Pass did give it the initial push, and it built on that.
Renowned analyst Mat Piscatella recently raised a point about subscription services and how they can help games with an initial boost. He said Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is the best example of such a success.
Game Pass did, in fact, open it up to the masses, which led to people actually buying the title. Similarly, other titles like Palword and High on Life also got a head start due to the subscription services, and more could benefit.
Sandfall Interactive’s RPG was revolutionary in a way that proved that you can achieve big with limited budgets. It has now become the title with the most game of the year awards of all time overtaking Elden Ring.
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