Xbox Game Pass: A Comprehensive Guide to Tiers, Games, and Genres
Xbox Game Pass provides extensive game libraries for both console and PC, featuring day-one access to new releases. This guide details the service's subscription tiers, pass types, and game selections categorized by genre.
Xbox Game Pass Tiers Explained
The Xbox Game Pass offers three subscription tiers: Standard, Core, and Ultimate, each with escalating price points and benefits. All tiers operate on a monthly subscription basis. To locate specific games, use Ctrl/Cmd + F (keyboard) or your browser's "Find In Page" function.
Xbox PC Game Pass
Priced at $9.99 per month, Xbox PC Game Pass offers hundreds of downloadable PC games, day-one access to new releases, and member discounts. It includes a free EA Play membership, providing access to select EA titles, in-game rewards, and trials. Note: Online multiplayer and cross-platform play may be limited for some games.
Xbox Console Game Pass
The standard Xbox Console Game Pass costs $10.99 monthly, granting access to a vast library of console games, day-one releases, and member discounts. However, online multiplayer and cross-platform play may be restricted, and EA Play is not included.
Xbox Core Game Pass
Exclusive to console users, Xbox Core Game Pass ($9.99/month) offers online console multiplayer (unlike the standard console pass). The trade-off is a curated selection of approximately 25 console games, rather than the complete catalog. EA Play is not included.
Xbox Ultimate Game Pass
The premium tier, Xbox Ultimate Game Pass ($16.99/month), encompasses all benefits from lower tiers (including online multiplayer and EA Play), plus exclusive features: Cloud Saving and Membership Perks. Available for both PC and console.
Featured Games and New Releases (October 2024)
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Xbox Game Pass Games by Genre
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Action & Adventure
Classics
Family & Kids
Indie
Puzzle
Roleplaying
Shooters
Simulation
Sports
Strategy
