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Xbox has taken out one of its all-time favorite deals, and fans are in question about what’s next. 

Microsoft’s Xbox is one of the industry leaders in the gaming world, thanks to its plethora of games and exciting offers. It always brings something new for fans, per se, and pushes them to grab the exotic deals. A prime example of it is the Xbox Game Pass, which crowns itself as the ‘Netflix of the gaming industry’ due to its variety. 

But now, it looks like the Xbox community is in shackles as the franchise announced the cancellation of this iconic service. Apparently, they are not happy with the deal’s current scenario as they have massive things on their plate. And for that, they have revamped the business model, baffling fans. 

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Can the historic Xbox Game Pass deal ever get its revival? 

It is no secret that Xbox Game Pass is one of the most famous online services provided by a company as it gives access to a massive library of games. For a mere $14.99 price, fans can enjoy different types of genres at all times. But here’s the catch. Previously, the Microsoft-owned gaming platform used to strike a hot deal for new users, allowing them to buy this service for $1 in the first month. 

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Then, from the second month onwards, until cancellation, they would charge the nominal fee. But now, popular insiders have claimed the franchise to pull out of this deal until further notice. “Xbox Game Pass $1 deal has been removed globally It’s not known if this is a permanent move or a temporary change,” Xbox insider Hunter said. 

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As mentioned above, the deal’s policy affects globally, so if you’re someone looking to buy the Xbox Game Pass, have $14.99 ready. And for the reason for this cancellation, well that remains a mystery. Although, some fans are speculating about the massive deal between Activision and Xbox, thinking that the franchise is making amends to get through the deal. The others believe upcoming games like Starfield and Redfall to hold major importance at the headquarters, pushing them to be sold at full price.

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But well, these remain the popular speculations just as the dozens of others curated by fans. After all, Xbox is yet to make the big reveal, so all we can do is hope for them to bring back their iconic and historic deal!

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