A recent episode of the Xbox Two podcast included a small but interesting comment that is now making the rounds online.
During the show, Jez Corden reportedly mentioned internal optimism about Xbox becoming “more competitive” and “looking at Blizzard as a template.” That is the important line here.
There was no official announcement or roadmap attached to it. No specific games or subscriptions were named. But when Blizzard gets mentioned in a Game Pass conversation, it is easy to see why people immediately think of World of Warcraft.
What Really Was Said During the Xbox Two Podcast
The podcast discussion focused heavily on Game Pass Ultimate pricing and value. The hosts talked about how hard it would be to justify removing day one games at the current $30 price point.
Within that wide context, the Blizzard reference came up. It was framed around competitiveness and using Blizzard as a template.
That is the full extent of it.
There was no direct statement about bundling WoW, Fallout 1st, or Minecraft Realms into Ultimate. The connection to those services comes solely from interpretation.
Why WoW Keeps Coming Up
Blizzard now sits under Microsoft. That fact in itself makes World of Warcraft part of any larger Blizzard strategy discussion. So, if Microsoft ever wanted to add more value to Game Pass Ultimate, adding existing subscription services would be one possible route. In theory, that could mean:
- A WoW subscription included in Ultimate
- Fallout 1st perks tied into the tier
- Minecraft Realms benefits rolled in
Again, this is speculation based on the idea of Blizzard being used as a competitive template. Nothing in the podcast confirms this direction. But it explains why the idea is making rounds.
Is It Realistic?
From a business standpoint, it is not that far-fetched.
Game Pass Ultimate is known as the premium Xbox tier. Blizzard operates one of the biggest subscription models in gaming. Connecting those ecosystems would be a logical move if Microsoft wanted to rethink value at the top end.
At the same time, World of Warcraft has operated on its own long-standing subscription model for years. Any change there would be significant.
Bottom Line
Right now, all of this traces back to a short Blizzard mention in a larger conversation about competitiveness and Game Pass pricing. It seems that is enough to get people thinking about WoW, but it is not enough to suggest that anything is changing yet.
If Blizzard is part of Xbox’s long-term template, World of Warcraft will always be part of that discussion. For now, it is just that – a discussion.
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