Xbox reportedly stops signing third-party Game Pass deals

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Eurogamer · 5 min read · business

Microsoft has paused signing new third-party Game Pass deals while restructuring Xbox under new CEO Asha Sharma. Developers with deals in advanced negotiations were told agreements are on hold, though sources suggest this is temporary while leadership aligns on strategy.

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