Xbox Game Pass Expands Library: Diablo IV by Activision Blizzard to Be First Addition

As Xbox Game Pass continues to solidify its market presence, surpassing 34 million subscribers, Phil Spencer announced. This achievement is reinforced by the news that the service will exclusively evolve within the Microsoft ecosystem, with no plans to expand to PlayStation or Nintendo platforms.

In the context of Xbox Game Pass's strategic library expansion, Sarah Bond announced in an official Xbox podcast the addition of Diablo IV to the service starting March 28. This marks the first game from Activision Blizzard to be available on Game Pass following Microsoft's acquisition for $68.7 billion in October 2023. The acquisition has enriched Microsoft's portfolio with popular franchises such as Call of Duty, Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo, bolstering expectations for future additions to Game Pass.

Sarah Bond emphasized Microsoft's commitment to game accessibility and support for Xbox fans, stating that Activision and Blizzard games would start appearing in Game Pass beginning with Diablo IV. This announcement is part of Microsoft's overall strategy to integrate popular franchises into its subscription service, making them accessible to a broad audience.

The new Xbox strategy and the inclusion of Activision Blizzard games in Game Pass are confirmed ahead of the major Xbox presentation in June, where more announcements and details about this and other expansion plans for the catalog are expected.