Why is Baldur's Gate 3 not coming to Xbox Game Pass?

Microsoft has maintained that Game Pass enhances sales, as it gives players the chance to sample first before they buy a certain title. It's ironic given this is the same company that admitted adding games to Game Pass results in a decrease in sales of those games.

When players pay for games, especially those made by independent and smaller studios, they're not only showing their support for the hard work involved; they're also giving them a chance to keep making more and better games. With multiple awards under its belt, it's clear to everyone that Baldur's Gate 3 stands on its own merits.

Despite being based on Dungeons & Dragons, a rather niche game, it has achieved widespread critical and audience acclaim, proving its appeal to a broad audience. The fact that it's also available across multiple platforms, including the Xbox Series X/S, negates the need to add the game to Game Pass (yeah, we know it's not on the Switch. Sorry, Nintendo fans).

If this doesn't convince you, then ruminate on this: Why would Larian Studios add a game that's sold approximately over 8 million copies to Game Pass? Better yet, why would it add a game that's not just holding its own but absolutely dominating the Xbox Store to Game Pass?