Microsoft has recently announced its plans to introduce a new subscription service called Xbox Game Pass Core, which will replace the existing Xbox Live Gold. The primary aim of Game Pass Core is to provide gamers with a comprehensive package, offering online multiplayer support, exclusive deals and discounts on games, and access to a collection of 25 free games.
Xbox Game Pass Core is set to automatically transition current Xbox Live Gold subscribers to the new service at no additional cost. This seamless transfer will take place on September 14th, and the subscription price remains unchanged at $9.99 per month or $59.99 per year, identical to the Xbox Live Gold pricing.
One notable change with the introduction of Xbox Game Pass Core is the discontinuation of Games with Gold, which will be phased out on September 1. However, any Xbox 360 titles that users have redeemed in the past will still be retained in their library permanently. On the other hand, Xbox One video games will require a Game Pass Core subscription to access them without limitations.
It’s essential to clarify that the 25 free games offered with Xbox Game Pass Core are not a monthly privilege. Instead, Microsoft plans to add new titles to the collection two to three times per year, providing a promising selection to gamers.
Jerret West, the CVP of gaming marketing at Xbox, stated, “We wanted to use this opportunity to reimagine how to include content with this subscription. We found that the answer to the most compelling catalog was to leverage select titles from our Xbox Game Pass catalog.”
Here is a list of the first 19 games that Xbox Game Pass Core subscribers can expect to access:
- Among Us
- Descenders
- Dishonored 2
- Doom Eternal
- Fable Anniversary
- Fallout 4
- Fallout 76
- Forza Horizon 4
- Gears 5
- Grounded
- Halo 5: Guardians
- Halo Wars 2
- Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
- Human: Fall Flat
- Inside
- Ori and the Will of the Wisps
- Psychonauts 2
- State of Decay 2
- The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited
For those seeking an even more extensive gaming experience, subscribing to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers the ultimate bang for your buck. With this upgraded package, gamers will have access to an ever-growing library of new and exciting games, ensuring that they never run out of gaming adventures to embark upon.