The long-awaited Senua's Saga: Hellblade II arrived on the Xbox ecosystem on the 21st, causing quite an impact among gamers and critics alike. Available on Microsoft's Game Pass, the game is facing some obstacles in terms of sales, when compared to other releases on the service, the situation becomes more complex.
Looking at Hellblade II's performance on Steam via SteamDB, it's clear that the reception from players is very positive. With an average rating of over 84%, the game has been well received in terms of the quality of the experience offered.
To put this into context, games like Starfield peaked at over 330,000 simultaneous players, while Hi-Fi Rush and Redfall reached 6,000 players. These figures highlight Hellblade II's difficulty in capturing the attention of a large audience outside the Game Pass ecosystem.
This raises questions about Microsoft's strategy regarding Game Pass releases. Although Hellblade II's performance outside the service is less impressive, it's important to remember that Microsoft's main bet is to offer releases directly on Game Pass, attracting players to its subscription service.
via Eurogamer PT