Microsoft teases upcoming Game Pass x Discord improvements

Xbox’s new CEO Asha Sharma has been quick to take action following the executive’s recent appointment, announcing that Game Pass prices would be coming down, while Call of Duty will no longer be a day-one addition to the service. Teasing even more changes, Sharma has revealed that Xbox’s partnership with the social platform Discord is set to grow further.

Taking to Twitter to tease the announcement, Sharma wrote: “For years, Xbox and Discord have worked together to make it easier for players to connect, chat, and play across devices. We're teaming up again as we continue to make Game Pass more flexible for our players. Some of you might start to see some code in the wild, and we will share more details with you all soon!”

Though details on what this means exactly remain unknown, based on the wording there could be a couple different avenues which Microsoft is heading in. While Discord is already available on Xbox, this expanded partnership could further integrate the two platforms for increased seamlessness.

Alternatively, the use of the phrase “make Game Pass more flexible” could be alluding to the option to include Discord Nitro as a benefit for Game Pass subscribers. Last but certainly not least, Microsoft could be gearing up to acquire Discord (though hopefully this isn’t the case).

Regardless, it is interesting to see so many major and sweeping decisions coming so soon after Phil Spencer’s retirement and Asha’s appointment.

KitGuru says: What do you think this teaser could be referring to? Would the inclusion of Discord Nitro be of use to you? Let us know down below.

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