#OUTRIDERS GAME PASS INSTALL#

This was an unprecedented move for such a prevalent Triple A game outside of Microsoft’s pool of first-party developers, but it seems to have paid off. So, why hasn’t Outriders turned a profit? Well, People Can Fly speculate the cause may be partnerships with “distribution platforms or entities offering Outriders as an addition to their products.” PCF don’t come right out and say it, but it sure sounds like they’re talking about Xbox Game Pass (Outriders was one of the first big third-party Day One Game Pass releases). Developer and publisher Square Enix has issued high praise to the decision to launch Outriders on Xbox Game Pass on the day of release. The lack of payment by the Publisher probably means that, according to Square Enix, this is not the case. We don't have any sales figures for Outriders - we estimate it at between 2 and 3 million units and assumed that this was a result that would ensure profitability for this project in the first quarter of sales. People Can Fly will only receive royalties once Square Enix’s costs related to Outriders have been covered, despite PCF estimating the game has already sold 2 to 3 million units. While the service adds first-party Microsoft games when they launch, major third-party titles tend to come long after a game releases. The looter-shooter garnered solid reviews and over 3.5 million players in its first month, but apparently, it wasn’t enough for publisher Square Enix to actually pay developer People Can Fly, who haven’t received any royalties from the game’s first-quarter sales. Outriders is a major addition for Xbox Game Pass. As a bonus, those who pre-order Worldslayer before Jwill have early access, but those who don’t will have to wait until June 30, 2022.

#OUTRIDERS GAME PASS INSTALL#

It really seemed like Outriders had got off to a good start. With an active subscription to Game Pass, you can install Outriders but, you will need to purchase the Worldslayer Expansion to play it.

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