Microsoft has finally revealed the features of the new level of its Xbox Game Pass service for consoles. Referred to as “Game Pass Standard”, this modality offers online multiplayer and Access to over 350 video gamesbut does not include launch titles (Day 1) in its offer, such as the October release of ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’. In exchange, the new exclusive plan for consoles in the Xbox ecosystem is somewhat cheaper than “Game Pass Ultimate” and opens access to the full catalog of games available on Game Pass -except those marked as Day 1 and the EA Play offer-, discounts on games, extra content packages and other items. In this way, the model is presented as the intermediate option for those who want more titles, but do not They need to access new releases.
Subscription formats
PC Game Pass: Here the subscription offers hundreds of games and access to new titles on the same day of their release, an EA Play membership, and other elements, such as incentives from Riot Games in ‘Valorant’, ‘League of Legends’, ‘Teamfight Tactics’ and more.
Game Pass Core: It’s the main avenue for console multiplayer. For a lower monthly price, you’ll get access to online play, member deals of up to 50% off select titles, and a catalog of over 25 in-house titles like ‘Grounded,’ ‘Among Us,’ ‘Halo,’ ‘Gears 5,’ and more.
Game Pass Standard: In addition to everything offered in Core mode, including online multiplayer, it provides access to hundreds of console games from the Game Pass library.
Game Pass Ultimate: The most comprehensive subscription plan includes all the same incentives as other plans, plus new games on day one across console, PC, and the cloud. Unlike Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate also includes day-one titles, dedicated access to the Game Pass Ultimate collection, access to EA Play, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and perks and discounts on collection games.
Premiere plan
According to the company, its previous “For Consoles” plan will remain in effect for those who already have a valid subscription and keep the automatic renewal system activated, but they will only be able to accumulate a total of 13 months of subscription starting on September 18 of this year. For new users, the modality will be replaced by this new one. “Standard” plan that, For 12.99 euros per month, it offers online multiplayer and access to more than 350 gamesbut it doesn’t allow you to enjoy Xbox Game Studios productions when they debut. However, the company makes it clear that subscribers to the new option will continue to receive frequent updates and may eventually receive access to games from its internal studios.
New prices
In any case, prices increase for new users, while members with an active profile will have to adapt to the new modalities.
Xbox Game Pass Core at 69.99 euros (12 months).
PC Game Pass at 11.99 euros per month.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at 17.99 euros per month.
Xbox Game Pass Standard It is launched at 12.99 euros per month.
The new subscription plan, in addition to the changes that directly affect the Day 1 release plan, confirm the intention of the Microsoft executive to take advantage of the addition of the ‘Call of Duty’ series to the service. Once the move is made, all that remains is to wait and discover how the changes will affect both its subscribers and the entry of new users taking advantage of the premiere of ‘Black Ops 6’ on Game Pass.