Has anyone spotted Humble's latest blog post? What are your thoughts?
Has anyone spotted Humble's latest blog post? What are your thoughts?
This update offers a more balanced experience for players. While it isn't a massive breakthrough, it provides a clearer path with no tiered pricing and focuses on recent releases. I'm interested to hear what others think about this change. You can find more details in the linked blog post.
Shifted to PC gaming—since GamePass introduced the humble bundle, it hasn’t been perfect for me. The previous design felt unappealing, but the new one seems okay. Still, paying 12 USD a month makes me think spending a bit more could give me access to a bigger collection of (probably) better titles.
It’s clear that @Slottr made a valid observation. With affordable gaming subscriptions like EA Play and Xbox Game Pass, it’s tough to justify the appeal of Humble Choice. From a value standpoint, EA Play or EA Play Pro typically range from $5 to $15 per month or $5 for a deal, while Xbox Game Pass starts at $1 per month and goes up to $10-$15 monthly. Humble Choice costs around $12 per month. In terms of content, both services offer access to hundreds of games and popular titles such as Battlefield, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and more. Humble Choice focuses more on indie titles and often releases games later in the month, which can be less appealing. Personally, I’m not a big fan of mystery box purchases or subscription models overall. Usually, only a few items fit my tastes, and the rest get forgotten until I clean out my collection.
I agree with @Eschew and @Slottr's hesitation about Humble Choice. As a current subscriber, I often skip months since I already own the games or there aren't enough options. On the flip side, I recognize its worth and don’t fully see the parallels to GamePass or EA Play. If you decide to stop or can’t afford those subscriptions, you lose access to all the games—you’re not getting them, you’re just renting. With Humble, you receive a Steam code, so even if you can’t pay for the subscription or can’t afford it, you still have access to your games whenever you like. That said, their "Humble Games Collection" seems concerning. If they plan to shift toward a rental model like GamePass, they risk becoming obsolete quickly. I hope they stick to offering it as a core feature rather than turning it into something else.