Xbox Game Pass Records Growth After Indiana Jones, Call of Duty, but Hardware Sales Drop

Microsoft's Q2 earnings call revealed that Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny (the game, not the movie) has attracted 4 million players. This positive result stands out in an otherwise unremarkable gaming division report. The title, developed by MachineGames, has received widespread critical praise and awards, making its player count particularly impressive, especially considering the lack of pre-release hype surrounding a modern AAA Indiana Jones game.

We at [Insert Publication Name Here] lauded the game, describing it as an "irresistible and immersive global treasure hunt," and nominated it for Game of the Year and Best Xbox Game. You can read our full review [here](link to review).

Further Xbox news includes a 30% growth in Game Pass PC subscriptions last quarter, setting a new revenue record. Cloud gaming saw 140 million hours streamed. These successes contributed to a 2% increase in Xbox content and services revenue.

However, challenges remain. Despite exceeding expectations, overall gaming revenue fell 7%, and Xbox hardware revenue dropped 29%.

In summary, Microsoft needs to improve its console and hardware sales, but its investment in Game Pass continues to yield positive results. The strong PC Game Pass growth is likely due to several high-profile releases last quarter, including Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Microsoft Flight Simulator, all available on Game Pass day one for Ultimate subscribers.