Xbox Game Pass third-party deals aren’t frozen, here’s what’s really going on

Windows Central’s Jez Corden says there’s no evidence Microsoft has frozen funding for third‑party Xbox Game Pass titles. The rumor appears tied to budgeting reviews and a broader “reset” at Xbox under new CEO Asha Sharma, with some deals delayed due to fiscal-year decisions but not a blanket shutdown. Insiders suggest discussions could resume as budgets are set, and Game Pass will likely lean more on third‑party content if first‑party output remains in flux. No authoritative source has confirmed a total halt to third‑party deals.