https://wccftech.com/microsoft-admits-xbox-game-pass-isnt-really-making-a-lot-of-money-right-now/

Gamers often wonder how whether Xbox Game Pass is profitable for Microsoft, given the amount of promotions available on a regular basis and the expenses that Microsoft inevitably occurs into when adding new games to the library.

Speaking to What's Good Games, General Manager of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg rather candidly admitted that in the short term Xbox Game Pass is indeed not that profitable for Microsoft. However, he highlighted the importance of building up a base of customers which will eventually pay off.