This is the end of an era. According to a press release shared with iGamesNews, Xbox has confirmed that the rumor you heard over the weekend is true: Xbox Game Pass Core will replace Xbox Live Gold.
Well, of course, that’s not the wording Xbox uses. Microsoft employees are more keen to sell it as growth — a positive service change that’s more in line with its new Game Pass-centric business model.
In a press release, Xbox UK said: “Xbox Game Pass Core is the evolution of Xbox Live Gold and will deliver online gaming alongside Game Pass and offer gamers around the world a new offering of over 25 select titles. ”
This cheap(er) version of Game Pass will cost £6.99 per month or £49.99 per year, and will come with some key Xbox games included in the service.Conversion will be September 14th.
This means that you can play Gears 5, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Grounded, The Elder Scrolls Online: Tym as a membership, even without upgrading to the more expensive Game Pass. Riel Infinite” and other games.
Instead of getting new games monthly (like you do with Xbox Live Gold), you’ll get new games in big “2-3 yearly additions” content feeds.
So, need a quick recap of all these changes? Here is the key information:
- At launch, all Xbox Live Gold members will automatically become Game Pass Core members
- Gold Games will be September 14when Gmae Pass Core starts
- You’ll still have access to any Xbox One games redeemed through Games with Gold, but only if you’re still a Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass Core member (which is how it always works)
- Any Xbox 360 games redeemed through Games with Gold in the past will remain in your library regardless of subscription status
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