Developer Radical Fish Games has been discussing its retro-inspired 2D Action-RPG CrossCode, revealing that the game currently has more Xbox Game Pass players than on PS4 and Nintendo Switch combined.
In the interview with Duel Screens, Radical Fish Games co-founder Felix Klein talked a bit more about the process of getting the game onto the subscription service, despite admitting it was mainly the publisher that did the work:
"Essentially, Microsoft makes you an offer, they pay you a pretty good sum ahead of time which is guaranteed, and then the game goes to Game Pass. The number was high enough for us and our publishers, so we thought yeah we will do that."
Interestingly, Felix went on to explain that not many people are playing the Windows 10 version, which was added to Xbox Game Pass for PC back in 2019. However, he noted that the team is "actually pretty surprised" how many people are playing CrossCode on Xbox One, following its release for consoles earlier this month:
"I think I can at least say that, right at this moment, there's more people playing on Game Pass than on Switch and PS4 combined. That is something I didn't see coming."
What do you make of this? Have you been playing CrossCode via Xbox Game Pass? Let us know below.
[source youtube.com, via reddit.com]
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If they manage to crack the PC user base, it’s game over for other subscription services.
Well both those platforms have newer games, and lately I feel like good indie games are getting lost on Nintendo. Which is sad because I love the Nindies showcase.
I was planning to buy it on switch but now I'll play it on gamepass. What a deal !
It’s a brilliant game and I was more than happy to pay my £16. But I can certainly see why people wouldn’t understand that just by watching a video. Putting it onto a subscription service was certainly the right choice. Should also raise awareness and help get more people to buy it as well.
Just one of the many benefits of Game Pass! I am interested in playing the game myself, but I am preoccupied with a bunch of other games in the Game Pass library.
I haven't yet but I will play it near future.
I tend to prefer games like these on the switch, BUT I also have come to just buy games like this for Switch if they manage to get themselves a physical release (via limited run or special reserve games, for instance.)
Nintendo has been allowing too much garbage on their service, I don’t feel like going through it and curating it myself, much less get stuck with those garbage games on my digital purchase list.
I saw this on GamePass and been curious, due to this article I deduced to watch the preview and was sold instantly. Downloaded it but won’t start until done with Bards Tale.
Side GamePass rant: the game pass app forces me to hop to the store to see screenshots and videos. I wish the GamePass game screen, the one that says “install/add to play later/show in store/cancel” had one more section bellow with screenshots and clips.
Doesn't surprise me Gamepass is a hell of a good deal..
Game Pass is the best deal in gaming. Glad to hear it’s helping smaller developers.
@Z3u5000 it’s hard to compete with Steam on PC, and I don’t think console gamers are too interested on playing on the PC. I got ultimate now and still have not even considered using it on my PC.
This was on my Switch wishlist but since I’ve already subscribed to Gamepass I’ll play it there. There’s been a few instance of this for me!
I guess I'm one of the few who played on Windows 10 then.
"...there's more people playing on Game Pass than on Switch and PS4 combined. That is something I didn't see coming."
LMAO, neither did I! 🙌
I am not surprised by this. Those already subscribed to Game Pass will try this out at no extra cost.
I would expect the figures for Carrion would dwarf tbe Switch figures as well.
@Tharsman I get annoyed by that too going on eshop app for offers and having to trawl through half-baked mobile games to find a decent game as the search filters are not great either.
@Z3u5000 People said the same about Netflix in the streaming space but a lot of competition now.
Wouldnt say its game over as such but they will lead the way on it for some time.
If Valve offered a service similar though would be an interesting fight on PC.
I’ve been delighted by how well-made and entertaining this game is. Highly recommend.
@Jaxx420 I doubt valve will ever be able to offer a similar service. It would require them to actually develop paid games. These services can’t be carried by third party deals alone.
@Tharsman Agreed. Having to go to the Microsoft Store kinda irks me.
@Dpullam I think overvaluing the ms store and GamePass game downloads is in the roadmap, or plans, or something. No one likes the MS Store.
@Dpullam @Tharsman You could just download the Xbox app (not the Xbox Companion App) on your PC. It's your one-stop shop for all things Game Pass on PC.
I never go to the MS Store to download Game Pass PC titles. I use the app.
@GamingFan4Lyf interesting. I have not checked if out because my pc time tends to be work-only, if I’m sitting on the PC, it’s hard to shake the feeling that I’m just working, even if playing games. Can’t truly relax and enjoy myself. Only thing in game pass that tempted me a bit was Gears Tactics but now I know it’s coming to Xbox.
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