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Xbox Pauses Third-Party Deals on Game Pass
Microsoft has suspended third-party game deals for its Xbox Game Pass service, a move noted by an industry insider as the company reassesses its gaming strategy.
theindiegames Editorial Team Jun 30, 2026 1 min read Updated Jun 29, 2026
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Microsoft has suspended third-party game deals for its Xbox Game Pass service, a move noted by an industry insider as the company reassesses its gaming strategy.
According to a veteran in the gaming industry, Microsoft is temporarily halting third-party game additions to the Xbox Game Pass subscription service. The decision comes amid broader considerations of the company's overall gaming business direction.