

This program will be replaced by Game Pass Perks, which offers additional in-game content and discounts to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.

The end of Xbox Live Gold also means the end of Xbox Live Games with Gold, a program that provided free monthly games to Xbox Live Gold subscribers. As more players opt for subscription-based services that provide access to a wide variety of games, Microsoft is adapting its offerings to meet these evolving demands. The transition from Xbox Live Gold to Xbox Game Pass Core reflects the changing landscape of online gaming. These subscription services offer unlimited play on hundreds of games, giving players the freedom to explore and discover new gaming experiences. Xbox Game Pass Core is just one part of Microsoft's larger Game Pass ecosystem, which includes the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass for PC. With the new subscription service, players will have access to a vast collection of games, including popular titles from both Microsoft and third-party developers. Microsoft's decision to replace Xbox Live Gold with Xbox Game Pass Core is part of its ongoing efforts to provide players with a more comprehensive and immersive gaming experience. While the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate currently costs $17 per month, subscribers can save over 50 percent by switching to Xbox Game Pass Core, thanks to a special trick that allows them to get discounted rates for up to two years. And make sure you know how to cancel Xbox Game Pass, just in case the changing price isn’t acceptable to you.One of the key advantages of Xbox Game Pass Core is its affordability. And $11 a month to have access to over 400 games, including day one inclusion of first party titles, is still a pretty good deal certainly compared to paying $70 for a solo copy.īut it’s crucial subscribers be aware of any pricing changes, just so you can be prepared for them. That’s not to say we have to be happy about it, but we do understand. Given the increasing number of titles on offer, it’s understandable that prices would have to increase eventually. The cost of subscriptions have increased over the past couple of years, while Game Pass has remained steady since it launched in 2017. Speaking to The Verge, Kari Perez, head of communications for Xbox, said that the company has “adjusted the prices to reflect the competitive conditions in each market.”Īs for the rising cost of Game Pass, it’s no big surprise that Microsoft wants you to pay more. Now it seems the company has decided the time is right to raise prices across several regions. At the time Microsoft remained committed to freezing the Xbox Series X launch price, but didn’t rule out a future increase.
