Microsoft likely spent $5 million to $10 million to acquire ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ into XGP

According to the latest report, in order to add the game “Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy” to the Xbox Game Pass subscription library, Microsoft may pay $5 million to $10 million.

David Gibson, a senior analyst at MST Financial, said he learned of the news after discussions with Square Enix and others. David Gibson has covered Square Enix for 15 years as an analyst, so he has some credibility.

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Microsoft typically keeps the terms of Xbox Game Pass deals secret, and in a recent blog post celebrating ID@Xbox ‘s ninth anniversary, Microsoft’s Chris Charla revealed that Microsoft has paid developers and publishers since the launch of Xbox Game Pass. ” Hundreds of millions of dollars ” in licensing fees.

Moreover, he also revealed that after joining the service, ordinary members “played a 30% increase in the type of games and a 40% increase in the number of games, most of which were not covered by Xbox Game Pass.”

Furthermore, “Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy” joined the Xbox Game Pass subscription library in early March, supporting three platforms: console, PC, and cloud games. The sudden addition of this masterpiece also surprised and delighted players.

“Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy” contains classic characters such as Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, Groot, etc. The plot is closely integrated with the original comics and movies. Players will take on the role of Star-Lord, who can don jet boots and fight alongside the escort. The game won the 2021 TGA Best Narrative Award.

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