August 5th 2023.
The age of Game Pass has brought a lot of great things to the gaming world. Many people, myself included, are big fans of the platform and all it has to offer. With a relatively cheap monthly premium, you can explore indie titles while having access to triple-A games.
However, I have one issue with Game Pass: its ability to ruin day one releases. With a lineup of big hitters such as Starfield, Payday 3, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 all releasing day one on Game Pass, it would cost you your Game Pass subscription for the entire year to buy them all individually.
This digital content is commonplace, and it's cheaper and more accessible. The decision no longer has to be based on budget. However, this convenience has taken away the excitement and anticipation of day one releases.
No longer are there queues lined up at midnight to buy games. I'm still excited to play Starfield, but the lack of commitment means I can just try it and see what happens. This reduces my engagement with the game, as the act of playing it is now casual. This is great for people who wouldn't have been able to play these games due to the initial cost, but the day one hype has essentially vanished.
Compare it to the old school game hype, such as the queues for Halo 2 in Times Square. All those people, sharing the same passion and energy - it was incredible to see. You just don't get that kind of energy with Game Pass.
Perhaps some fault lies in the fact that we are transitioning to a fully digital future. Game Pass is just reinforcing this, which could be why the day one hype has been reduced.
I'm not saying Game Pass is bad. It's convenient and allows people to enjoy some incredible experiences. I just feel like something has been lost in the age of Game Pass. Personally, I think paying full price for a day one release like Starfield is the right thing to do. Am I crazy?
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