Xbox Live Gold has been in service for almost two decades and will finally transition with Game Pass Core services. This will convert already subscribed members to the new plan made by Microsoft for their gaming ecosystem.
Xbox Live Gold is essential for console players who wish to enjoy online multiplayer with others. This only costs them 9.99 USD a month, while an annual version is priced at 59.99 USD which is paid one-time. However, this system will be replaced by the Game Pass Core plan, which comes at the same price.
While the transition seems crushing to many, it does arrive with several advantages making it better than before. To help highlight those features, this article is created with everything known about the new subscription system and which would be best for consumers.
Xbox Live will now be called Game Pass Core while maintaining the same price
Starting September 1, 2023, the old Xbox Live Gold subscription will be renamed Game Pass Core. However, it is not a rename, as various benefits will also be added with this new version of the subscription model. If people have already subscribed to an annual plan, there will be transitioned to the new model free of cost.
Like before, console holders must subscribe to the Core plan to enjoy online multiplayer. To the new subscription model better, subscribers will get access to over 25 Game Pass games, which will grow over time. The games included with this plan are as follows:
- 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
- Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited.
Users who have already claimed free games with Live Gold will get to keep them once the transition happens. Core subscribers will also get discounts on various titles like Microsoft provides for Xbox Game Pass holders.
Xbox Live Gold will apparently transition to Xbox Game Pass Core on Sept 1st
-includes online multiplayer and various benefits
-same price as XBLG
-Existing XBLG subscribers will convert to Core
-includes 25 Game Pass titles
-GWG offers will endhttps://t.co/tRZU5pKdsv pic.twitter.com/NMoQqmPqB4— Wario64 (@Wario64) July 17, 2023
If players wish to get more games to play with access to multiplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate would be the right pick as it will have various benefits at 16.99 USD. This subscription also allows for subscriptions to PC, Console, and Cloud altogether.
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