Xbox, PlayStation Subscriptions Expand Amid Fierce Competition

The gaming subscription landscape in 2025 is marked by fierce competition as both Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus announce major updates to their catalogs. Xbox Game Pass will add titles like Metaphor: ReFantazio, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, and Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 in May, with additional June releases and a June 8 showcase promising further announcements. PlayStation Plus is set to introduce games such as Soul Hackers 2, Gloomhaven, and Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted in May, but will remove Inscryption and Monster Hunter Rise in June. The broader industry is also anticipating big releases including Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Monster Hunter Wilds, Dune: Awakening, and Elden Ring Nightreign, alongside the launch of Nintendo Switch 2. These changes reflect ongoing efforts by both Microsoft and Sony to attract and retain subscribers with high-profile additions and exclusive games. Overall, 2025 is shaping up to be a dynamic year for gaming subscriptions and new releases.