Enjoy a quarter of quality gaming. Grab the 12 Months Xbox Game Pass Core (formerly Xbox Live GOLD subscription) and get your hands on a fantastic library containing some of the best games on the market. More are to come. Try it now!

One of the biggest reasons why you should get yourself an Xbox Game Pass Core? One word: multiplayer. Playing games on your own is fun enough in its own right. But the true thrills begin when you connect with other folks from around the world and try your skills in cooperative and competitive modes. The console offers many games dedicated to online gaming, such as Battlefield 5, Star Wars: Battlefront II and Forza series. Test yourself against the best players in the online arenas and prove that you are the ultimate player. But don’t forget to have fun, since this is what all of this is about.

Attractive discounts

Did you miss your monthly free game window? That’s okay. With Xbox Game Pass Core the prices are never a problem. Many of the games offered on the platform are periodically discounted and as a subscriber of gold service you will be eligible for a discount on the titles offered by the platform. 

Key features

• Advanced Multiplayer Network: Offers an elevated online gaming experience by allowing players to connect, compete, and cooperate with others around the world.
• Curated Game Library: Provides access to a selection of over 25 games from top-tier studios like Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda at launch.
• Exclusive Member Deals: Game Pass Core members can benefit from special deals and discounts, enhancing the overall value of the subscription.
• Automatic Transition for Xbox Live Gold Members: Existing Xbox Live Gold members will be seamlessly transitioned to Game Pass Core without any change in their current pricing.
• Retained Access to Previous Games with Gold: Subscribers can continue accessing their previously redeemed Xbox One games from the Games with Gold program as long as they remain Game Pass Core or Game Pass Ultimate members. Additionally, any Xbox 360 titles redeemed in the past will remain in a player's library regardless of their subscription status.

Xbox Game Pass Core FAQ

Q: I heard there are changes to Xbox Live Gold. What are they?

A: Yes, Xbox introduced a new service called Xbox Game Pass Core, which is essentially the evolution of Xbox Live Gold. This new service combines the features of Xbox Live Gold with a selection of games from the Xbox Game Pass.

Q: Which games will be available at the launch of Game Pass Core?

A: The titles include Among Us, Descenders, Dishonored 2, Doom Eternal, and many others. The full list contains over 25 games, with more to be announced.

Q: What will happen to current Xbox Live Gold members after the launch of Game Pass Core?

A: On September 14, Xbox Live Gold members will automatically become Game Pass Core members with no change in pricing. 

Q: I have an unused key/code for Xbox Live Gold. Can I still redeem and use it even with the transition to Xbox Game Pass Core?

A: Yes. If you have a valid Xbox Live Gold key, you will get access to Xbox Game Pass Core for the equivalent duration of your key once you redeem it.

Q: What will happen to the free games I got from Games with Gold?

A: You can continue to access any Xbox One games you previously redeemed through Games with Gold if you remain a Game Pass Core or Game Pass Ultimate member. For Xbox 360 titles that you've redeemed via Games with Gold in the past, they will be kept in your library regardless of your subscription status.

Q: What games will be available through Game Pass Core?

A: The Game Pass Core will offer a selection of over 25 titles from renowned developers like Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda, with more titles to be announced.

Q: Will the Games with Gold program continue?

A: No, the Games with Gold program will end on September 1. It is being replaced by Game Pass Core.

Q: How does Game Pass Core compare to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?

A: Game Pass Core is focused on blending the features of Xbox Live Gold with a selection of Xbox Game Pass titles. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, on the other hand, offers a broader library of games, including those for PC, and often includes other perks like Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Q: Are there any regional differences in the Game Pass Core library?

A: Yes, the Game Pass Core library may vary from country to country and over time.