AppWizard
November 6, 2025
Revenge of the Savage Planet, released in May, received a Very Positive rating on Steam and an 81% review score, but has not achieved significant financial success despite over a million players. Creative director Alex Hutchinson expressed concerns that the influx of players through Game Pass has negatively impacted revenue, as the attach rate for the expansion pack among Game Pass users is low compared to those who purchased the game outright. He noted that players conditioned to expect free content are less likely to pay for additional content. Hutchinson described the current gaming landscape as a "race to the bottom," exacerbated by subscription services and discounts. While some industry voices, like Mike Rose, see benefits in visibility and sales from Game Pass, others, including former Xbox VP Pete Hines, agree that high adoption rates may reduce retail revenue. Microsoft acknowledged a significant revenue loss related to including Black Ops 6 in Game Pass, which contributed to a price increase for the service.
