

At first it seemed like a simple choice: if we want to play it early, we should buy the deluxe version on Steam, but if we’re willing to wait until launch, we can just play it for “free” on Game Pass. Eager to play, my friends and I debated where to buy it for a long time. This all came to a head with the release of Back 4 Blood, a Game Pass game that offered early access to anyone who pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition. Related: Back 4 Blood, The Good Life, Destiny 2: Beyond Light PC Coming To Game Pass This Month At this point, when a new game comes out, I’m not as sure as I used to be that I should buy it on Valve’s storefront. Between the growing library of free games on Epic Game Store and the incomparable selection on Game Pass, I’ve started to spend less and less time on Steam. But I’ve been stuck in a dilemma for a while now, wondering if Steam should really be my default store.
