Most advanced network
Join the greatest community of gamers on our advanced multiplayer network.
Multiplayer gaming
Experience the best in competitive and cooperative online console multiplayer.
Curated catalog of high-quality games
Explore a curated catalog of legendary franchises like Halo, Forza, Ori, and Fallout. Catch up on classics like Gears of War and Doom.
Game discounts
Get member deals and discounts up to 50% off select games with Game Pass promotions.
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Multiplayer for everyone
Game Pass Core includes online console multiplayer to quickly find the people you want to play with – whether it’s friends, family, or the greater Xbox community.
Xbox Live Gold |
Game Pass Core |
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| Play together with online console multiplayer |
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| Games catalog |
Two games a month with Games with Gold |
Curated catalog of high-quality games |
| Member deals and discounts of up to 50% off select games |
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| Play select, fully featured games with Free Play Days |
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| Price |
$9.99/month |
$9.99/month |
If you previously had Xbox Live Gold, you don't need to change anything. You will continue getting the benefits of online console multiplayer, plus if you have an Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console you’ll get access to a curated catalog of high-quality console games at no extra cost. Your membership will continue to renew at the monthly price as Game Pass Core. You can manage your membership at account.microsoft.com.
Enjoy access to the Game Pass Core catalog until your membership is canceled/expires or any of the games leave the Game Pass Core catalog.
Games with Gold has been discontinued, but you will still be able to access any games you redeemed in the past through Games with Gold as long as you are a current Game Pass Core or Game Pass Ultimate member.
Upgrade to Ultimate
Upgrade to Game Pass Ultimate to play new games on day one and enjoy hundreds of high-quality games with friends. With games added all the time, there’s always something new to play.
Frequently asked questions
Game Pass Core is the evolution of Xbox Live Gold and includes access to online console multiplayer, a curated catalog of high-quality games to play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, member deals, and more.
Visit xbox.com/regions for details on market availability.
Online console multiplayer benefits are supported on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 consoles. (Multiplayer games not included in the Game Pass Core catalog are sold separately, and access to multiplayer free-to-play games is open to every Xbox player).
Access to the Game Pass Core catalog is only available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles.
Yes.
Game Pass Core members have access to a curated catalog of games. Browse and install Game Pass Core games at xbox.com, the Xbox Game Pass mobile app, or on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles.
No. Players looking for day one games should join Game Pass Ultimate.
The recurring billing feature is switched on by default, meaning you'll automatically pay for a new subscription period when your current period ends.
You can switch recurring billing off and back on through your Microsoft account or from your console. Learn more about stopping recurring billing at Microsoft Support.
If you did not want to be charged for recurring billing, but failed to switch off recurring billing before your payment was processed, you’re still entitled to a refund of your most recent recurring billing charge if you cancel your subscription within 30 days after payment. This refund right is limited to one time per Microsoft account, per subscription product. You can submit such a refund request to our Support team: Request a refund.
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Game Availability:
Game titles, number, features, and availability vary over time and by region, platform, console, and Game Pass plan. -
About Recurring Billing:
By subscribing you are authorizing recurring payments made to Microsoft at the intervals you selected, until cancelled. To stop being charged, cancel your subscription in your Microsoft account (account.microsoft.com/services) or on your Xbox console, before the next billing date. Charges may be increased on at least 30 days notice as described in the Microsoft Store Terms of Sale. -
Xbox Game Pass Subscription Terms:
See xbox.com/subscriptionterms.
