Xbox Game Pass: Your Ultimate Guide to Games and Tiers
Xbox Game Pass provides hundreds of games for console and PC, including day-one access to new releases. This guide details the different subscription tiers, and categorizes games by genre.
Xbox Game Pass Tiers Explained
Xbox Game Pass offers three tiers: Standard, Core, and Ultimate, each with increasing price and benefits. All tiers are month-to-month subscriptions. To find specific games, use Ctrl/Cmd + F (keyboard) or your browser's "Find in Page" function.
Xbox PC Game Pass
The PC Game Pass ($9.99/month) includes hundreds of PC games, day-one access to new releases, membership discounts, and a free EA Play membership (access to select EA titles, rewards, and trials). Note: Online multiplayer and cross-platform play may be limited for some games.
Xbox Console Game Pass
The standard console Game Pass ($10.99/month) offers hundreds of console games, day-one access, and membership discounts. Online multiplayer and cross-platform play may be limited, and EA Play is not included.
Xbox Core Game Pass
Exclusive to consoles ($9.99/month), Core Game Pass features online multiplayer but a smaller, curated library (approximately 25 games) compared to the standard console pass. EA Play is not included.
Xbox Ultimate Game Pass
The Ultimate Game Pass ($16.99/month) provides the complete experience for both PC and console, including all benefits from lower tiers (online multiplayer, EA Play). Unique features include cloud saves and membership perks.
Featured Games & New Additions (October 2024)
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Xbox Game Pass Games by Genre
The following genres are represented in the Xbox Game Pass library:
- Action & Adventure ![/uploads/84/1737460893678f8c9dd388c.png]
- Classics ![/uploads/02/1737460895678f8c9f06b99.png]
- Family & Kids ![/uploads/56/1737460897678f8ca116d8b.png]
- Indie ![/uploads/36/1737460899678f8ca33eada.png]
- Puzzle ![/uploads/95/1737460901678f8ca53ba3d.png]
- Roleplaying ![/uploads/67/1737460903678f8ca778f1b.png]
- Shooters ![/uploads/62/1737460905678f8ca9f1a79.png]
- Simulation ![/uploads/19/1737460908678f8cac17537.png]
- Sports ![/uploads/46/1737460910678f8cae1aa29.png]
- Strategy ![/uploads/51/1737460912678f8cb06e487.png]
This comprehensive overview should help you navigate the Xbox Game Pass offerings and choose the tier that best suits your gaming needs.
