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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

GameBy Kojima Productions · Released Sep 2015

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Game Pass Numbers: January Additions

This analysis evaluates the performance of January 2026 Game Pass additions, focusing on how high-profile third-party titles drive user acquisition across console, PC, and cloud platforms.

  • Star Wars Outlaws added nearly 600,000 new players to the Xbox ecosystem via Game Pass following its January 13, 2026, integration, effectively doubling its total reach on the platform.
  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II saw 544,000 new players join via Game Pass by February 23, 2026, with daily active users (DAUs) rising from a 20,000–30,000 baseline to over 50,000.
  • Resident Evil Village added 160,000 new players via Game Pass on January 20, 2026, significantly trailing the 852,000 engagement figure achieved by the same title on PlayStation Plus Extra.
Alinea AnalyticsFeb 2026
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Flying to Paris to Dance With Pikachu, and Writing for New York Times Again

This industry update provides a curated overview of significant developments in the gaming sector as of late September 2025.

  • A consortium including Saudi Arabia and Jared Kushner has acquired Electronic Arts in a transaction valued at $55 billion.
  • Hades 2 has officially transitioned out of its early access phase as of late September 2025.
  • Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to face significant development challenges following recent updates.
Shannon LiaoSep 2025