Hi there, Nuked here! I’m sure you’ve heard about Microsoft’s $1 trial offer for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Well, it looks like Microsoft is now considering new promotions instead.

The trial has been available for years, and it was a great way to recommend the service to a friend or family member. But now we’ll have to wait to see what these new “marketing promotions” are for new members.

Microsoft has also been working on its Friends & Family plan for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This plan allows you to share Xbox Game Pass Ultimate benefits with up to four other people at a discounted rate. It’s currently available in select countries, and this $1 trial removal could be a sign that Microsoft is getting ready to expand the plan even further.

Finally, Microsoft recently opened up its PC Game Pass subscription to 40 new countries. So now you can access Game Pass in 86 markets in total, with new availability across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

We’ll keep you posted on any new developments with the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Stay tuned!