Microsoft Xbox is exploring more game modes: time-limited trials and in-game advertising

Thanks to CTOnews.com netizens Wu Yanzu in South China for the delivery of clues! CTOnews.com May 18, Microsoft Games Vice President Sarah Bond revealed in an interview with Rolling Stones UK magazine that Xbox is exploring other game modes in addition to Xbox Game Pass, such as "time-limited trial" or "in-game advertising". She says these models can provide developers with more choice and creativity so that they don't have to be limited to one model.

Bond said, "Xbox Game Pass is just one of many business models. Xbox is also trying other models, such as adding advertising to games, which is more common in mobile games. Is there a suitable model for PC and mainframe?" Are there any other modes, such as games that you can try for a while? Giving creators the choice to try and do what they like can actually create a more immersive and creative experience. "

It is worth mentioning that at present, besides Xbox Game Pass, Xbox also has other modes, but all of them need to have Gold members. One is called Games with Gold, which gives Gold members two games a month and can keep them as long as they have valid Gold members. In addition, there is Free Play Days, which allows Gold members to play selected games for free within a few days.

CTOnews.com noted that it was reported last December that Microsoft was investigating players' views on cheaper, ad-supported Game Pass tiers.