Microsoft recently announced that it will be discontinuing its Xbox Game Pass Family and Friends Test program. This program allowed Xbox users to share their Xbox Game Pass subscription with up to five family members or friends. Microsoft has stated that the program was discontinued due to low usage and that it was not meeting their expectations.

The Xbox Game Pass Family and Friends Test was launched in 2018 as a way for Xbox users to share their subscription with family and friends. The program allowed up to five family members or friends to access the same Xbox Game Pass subscription. This allowed users to save money by sharing the subscription with their family or friends, rather than having to purchase multiple subscriptions.

Despite the potential savings, the program was not widely used by Xbox users. Microsoft has stated that the program did not meet their expectations and that it was not being used as much as they had hoped. As a result, they have decided to discontinue the program.

The discontinuation of the Xbox Game Pass Family and Friends Test program is a disappointment for many Xbox users. The program offered a way for users to save money by sharing their subscription with family and friends. However, due to low usage, Microsoft has decided to discontinue the program.

For those who were using the Xbox Game Pass Family and Friends Test program, there are still ways to save money on Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. Microsoft offers discounts for those who purchase multiple subscriptions at once, as well as discounts for students and military personnel. Additionally, users can purchase gift cards which can be used to purchase Xbox Game Pass subscriptions at a discounted rate.

Overall, Microsoft’s decision to discontinue the Xbox Game Pass Family and Friends Test program is a disappointment for many Xbox users. However, there are still ways for users to save money on Xbox Game Pass subscriptions, such as purchasing multiple subscriptions at once or using gift cards.