Xbox Game Pass gets new cheap tier, replacing Xbox Live Gold

It is the end of an era. According to a press release shared with VG247, Xbox has confirmed that the rumors you heard over the weekend are true: Xbox Game Pass Core will replace Xbox Live Gold.

Well, that’s not the wording Xbox used, of course. The folks at Microsoft are more interested in selling this as a growth, positive change for the service that’s more in line with their new Game Pass-focused business model.

“Xbox Game Pass Core is an evolution of Xbox Live Gold and will bring online gaming alongside Game Pass and a select collection of over 25 games in one new offering for players around the world,” reads an Xbox press release. UK.

This cheaper version of Game Pass will set you back £6.99 GBP per month or £49.99 GBP per year, and it will come with some of the key Xbox titles included in the service.

This means that even without subscribing to the most expensive Game Pass tier, you’ll still be able to play Gears 5, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Grounded, Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited, and more as part of your membership.

Instead of getting new games monthly (like you did with Xbox Live Gold), you’ll get new titles in big content drops that “will be added 2-3 times a year.”

So need a quick rundown of all these changes? Here is the key information:

• At launch, all Xbox Live Gold members will automatically become Game Pass Core members
• Games with Gold will end on September 1when Gmae Pass Core is activated
• You’ll still be able to access any Xbox One games you’ve redeemed through Games with Gold, but only if you’re still a Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass Core member (that’s how it’s always worked).
• Regardless of subscription status, all Xbox 360 titles redeemed through Games with Gold in the past will remain in your library.

Whether you want to stock up on cheap Game Pass codes before Starfield launches, or you want to pick up an Xbox Series X/S console for less, you can currently do so by shopping through our store! redeem code “VG247” at checkout and save 5 percent on Game Pass subscription codes and Xbox gift cards through our store. This also applies to the Game Pass multi-packs we have available.

Buyers from the US, UK and other European countries can take advantage of this promo code. Be sure to select the country you are purchasing from in order to receive the correct eShop codes.

The discount code is valid for a limited time only and ends July 31, 2023, so grab what you need before then!

Have you never been a Game Pass member before? try it with this one month trial for just $1 / £1 in the Microsoft Store.