Microsoft has revealed announced that coming September 14, 2023, a new subscription service called Xbox Game Pass Core will be offered to Xbox players. With this new addition, is the long-running Xbox Games with Gold benefit being discontinued?
Games with Gold Discontinued
Due to Xbox Live sunsetting in September, the Xbox Games with Gold benefit will be leaving along with it as well. However, there is a bright side to this. In addition to Xbox Game Pass Core, players who are subscribed to the service will automatically have access to 25 titles starting September 14.
Core Games Included
With the previous benefit of Games with Gold going away, Microsoft is giving out games to players through a different method. Players who are Xbox Game Pass Core members will have access to the following 25 titles starting September 14.
- 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 & The Will of the Wisps
- Psychonauts 2
- State of Decay 2
- The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited
Xbox Game Pass Core Pricing
On September 14, Xbox Live Gold members will automatically become Game Pass Core members, with no change in pricing. This means players won’t have to worry about an increase in Xbox Game Pass Core Cost. However, below are the different subscription versions players will have access to if they wish to upgrade or change subscriptions.
Core ($9.99/mo.)
- Online console multiplayer
- Catalog of over 25 high-quality games on console
- Member deals & discounts
PC ($9.99/mo.)
- Hundreds of high-quality games on console
- New games on day one
- Member deals & discounts
- EA Play Membership
Console ($10.99/mo.)
- Hundreds of high-quality games on console
- New games on day one
- Member deals & discounts
Ultimate ($16.99/mo.)
- Hundreds of high-quality games on console, PC, and cloud
- New games on day one
- Member deals & discounts, and Perks
- Online Console Multiplayer
- EA Play Membership
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