Rumor: Next-Gen Xbox May Have Free Online Multiplayer (1 Viewer)

[ShortieGamez]

The next-generation Xbox console may offer free online multiplayer, according to a new insider report that also outlines additional alleged details about the upcoming system. Removing the subscription requirement could be a major selling point for the Series S/X successor, while marking a return to the Xbox ecosystem's original approach to online functionality.

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Rumor: Next-Gen Xbox May Have Free Online Multiplayer

23 years after pioneering it, Microsoft's reportedly considering scrapping paid multiplayer in a bid to make the next Xbox console more competitive.

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Would you welcome Xbox having free multiplayer for the next-gen Xbox?

With the latest announcement and the huge price rises for Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, I would imagine this is music to Xbox players' ears.

 

[iXanon]

Given what we've seen of late, I think this is the only hope of Microsoft being remotely successful with their next console. Even then, I suspect that many people will have made the switch to PlayStation in their minds - unless they're already so heavily invested in Xbox that they feel they can't.

It was a tough enough decision for me with over 100,000G during the Xbox 360 days. I switched to PlayStation just prior to the PS4's release.

 

[Matthew]

If the next Xbox ends up being essentially a PC with Steam support, they will have no choice but to offer free multi-player.

There is no way they will grab the PC market if that's not the case.

 

[Ravenfreak]

I don't know if I believe this rumor, solely because Microsoft is a company and they want to make money. Then again, the latest debacle they pulled with Game Pass they could try to do this to try and bring back all the gamers they lost after increasing the price of Game Pass. I'm just weary that this next console/pc hybrid will not have a disc drive. If it doesn't, that's a negative for me and I will not get it. I have physical Xbox games, and losing access to those games will be a huge disappointment for me.