I suspect many of the publisher's back catalog of games will hit Xbox Game Pass very shortly after the deal closes.

Microsoft is on the verge of grabbing Activision-Blizzard-King, massively expanding its PC gaming catalog and mobile gaming footprint. The end of Xbox Live Gold is a watershed moment in Xbox's history, punctuating an era of huge change within the brand. That will massively inflate Xbox Game Pass' overall subscriber base to tens of millions and give newcomers a taste of what subscription-based content libraries look like for gaming. Xbox Game Pass Core will launch this Fall and automatically convert all existing Xbox Live Gold members to the new service. Xbox Live's 'Games with Gold' service will go away on September 1st, although any of the games you redeemed as part of that program will remain active on your account. Those who want Xbox online gameplay will not only keep that service, but they'll also now get access to discounts and deals on Xbox Game Pass and a library of 25 or more games from Microsoft's back catalog. A few years ago, Microsoft ignited an uproar by announcing that it would no longer support 12 monthly subscriptions of Xbox Live Gold - which Xbox Game Pass currently doesn't offer in its other tiers. This is fairly common with gaming subscriptions, and would previously happen from time to time with Xbox Live Gold and PlayStation Plus.- 7 amazing indie games coming to Xbox Game PassĮither way, it's good that Microsoft has left the Xbox Game Pass Core option at $59.99 per year. Per Microsoft, it's also possible that there will be slight differences in the list of games based on the region someone is in. We'll be sure to update this list as more games become available, and new games will be added two or three times a year.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited.

Here's the games in Xbox Game Pass Core that we know about so far: Naturally, the list is heavy on first-party games from Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda Softworks.

Xbox Game Pass Core will include a limited selection of 25 titles that are currently available in Xbox Game Pass. A smaller selection of games are included with this 'Core' offering.

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