Control is coming to Xbox Games Pass, according to Xbox boss Phil Spencer.
The executive revealed plans to release the title onMicrosoft’s subscription service when asked about his favourite games of the year during an Extra Life Mixerstream.
“I thoughtControlwas really good,” he said. “It didn’t reach enough people so I’m glad to see that it’s coming into Game Pass, so hopefully more people will play it because it’s a game that should be played from our friends atRemedy, we love Remedy.”
[UPDATE:Control publisher 505 has deniedPhil Spencer‘s claims, telling VGC in a statement: “The information about Control coming to Xbox Game Pass as reported on a recent Mixer stream is incorrect. We have no news or announcements regarding Xbox Game Pass at this time.”]
The supernatural action adventure game released for Xbox One,PS4and PC as anEpic Games store exclusivein August. VGC’sControl reviewcalled the game “Remedy’s finest creation since the original Max Payne”.
Control DLC will includethe release of two paid expansions, The Foundation and AWE, featuring new story missions, teams, mechanics and locations.
They’ll be available to purchase individually at launch or as part of a season pass. The Foundation will launch first on PS4, while AWE will release on all platforms on the same date.
Game directorMikael Kasurinendetailedthe making of Controlin a VGC feature published earlier this year.
Microsoft announced the next wave oftitles coming to Xbox Game Passfor console and PC on Wednesday.
