Microsoft is bundling a new Xbox Game Pass 'Starter Edition' with Discord Nitro, according to leaked images uncovered by Discord Previews before any official announcement.
The Starter Edition includes access to over 50 Game Pass titles, 10 hours per month of Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Xbox Rewards points integration. Leaked screenshots suggest Stardew Valley, Grounded, and Fallout 4 are among the included titles. The full game list remains unconfirmed.
The interesting story here is not the bundle itself but the architecture of it: Microsoft is using Discord's subscription base as a distribution channel for a stripped-down Game Pass tier. Read the full Verge piece for the leaked interface screenshots and what they reveal about how this tier is positioned against standard Game Pass.
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