Atlus' cyberpunk RPG SoulHackers2 would have been the perfect game for Xbox's subscription service.
Atlus created quite a bit of fanfare earlier this year when it announced that the Persona series would arrive on Xbox in October. But that isn’t the only JRPG the publisher had in store for Xbox owners this year. Soul Hackers 2 was a big get for Microsoft, bringing the Shin Megami Tensei style of gameplay to its systems with a fresh release.
Soul Hackers 2 could’ve been the perfect game to usher in Microsoft’s rekindled relationship with Atlus – and it could have used Xbox Game Pass to accomplish that. The JRPG may have stood a better chance at success had Atlus embraced the popular subscription service, as it’s the perfect type of game for the platform due to its length, DLC strategy, and critical reception.
Considering that marketing a video game costs a substantial amount of money on top of game development itself, Microsoft could have aided Atlus’ marketing through its own social media channels and blog posts on Xbox Wire to compensate for the lack of appearances on showcases like a Sony State of Play or a Nintendo Direct. A strong Game Pass deal may have solved some of Atlus’ issues, were it able to negotiate a deal that financially made sense for both parties.
This is where being an Xbox Game Pass subscriber can help. DLC discounts on titles in Game Pass typically offer up to 10% off. Sure, $1 doesn’t seem like a big discount but if you consider purchasing the other Soul Hackers 2 DLC, including bonus demons and costumes, the discount that Xbox Game Pass provides starts to feel more appealing. That’s not to mention that it’s much easier to swallow paying for DLC if you don’t have to pay for the base game itself.
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