PC Game Pass arrives in 40 new countries

Support was previously limited to a preview program for these countries.

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What you need to know

A large new chunk of the world can now experience Microsoft’s PC-focused gaming subscription service.

As shared onXbox Wire,PC Game Passis now available in 40 new countries around the world, bringing new ways to play games for numerous players. Previously, support for these countries was limited to a preview program that began back in February 2023. Here’s the full list of newly-supported countries:

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Looking ahead, Microsoft has a number of titles currently slated to arrive on PC throughout 2023, with Minecraft Legends from Mojang Studios on April 18,Redfallfrom Arkane Austin on May 2,Starfieldfrom Bethesda Game Studios on September 6, and more.

Windows Central’s take

While console is obviously a huge focus, it’s important for Microsoft to expand access for PC gaming, especially in countries that may not have a huge amount of Xbox consoles available for purchase.With the saga of the acquisition of Activision Blizzard possibly wrapping up in the next couple of months and the launch of Starfield later this year, this will only become even more important.

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Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Twitter@SamuelTolbert.