Overview

Xbox Game Pass has reportedly grown to more than 35 million subscribers, marking an important milestone in its service history.

Key Insights

• Microsoft’s last known subscriber count stood at 34 million as of February 2024.
• This milestone could have been achieved around mid-2024.

The service celebrated its eighth anniversary on June 1. Microsoft initially provided regular updates on subscriber counts until growth began to taper, at which point they scaled back disclosures. The last formal announcement was in January 2022, noting the surpassing of 25 million users.

On average, it seems Xbox Game Pass is seeing a yearly growth of about 10%, although specific subscriber figures have become less frequent over time. Current estimates suggest that by mid-2025, it may be closing in on 38 million users.

Historical Growth of Xbox Game Pass Subscribers

Month	Subscribers	Notes
July 2017	460,000	Launch month figure.
November 2017	1 million
April 2018	2 million
January 2019	5 million
December 2019	10 million	Not reported until April 2020.
September 2020	15 million
January 2021	18 million
January 2022	25 million
February 2024	34 million	Latest update.
~Mid-2024	35 million	Exact timing unconfirmed.
June 2025	38 million	Estimated based on recent trends.

The continual expansion of Xbox Game Pass reflects Microsoft’s commitment to enhancing its gaming offerings and subscriber experience.