New Xbox Game Pass games (Sept. 2025): The full list of upcoming arrivals, titles leaving soon, and more
The only resource you need for all the games coming to or leaving from Xbox Game Pass.

I've been managing this hub of all the latest (and upcoming) Xbox Game Pass additions and departures for years at this point, making this the best way to stay up to date with the latest Game Pass announcements.
I'll even let you know if a game is a day one addition to Game Pass, is being added via the EA Play subscription included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and if it's new to specific platforms or subscription tiers with a little bit of bold text.
Those looking for more information on Xbox Game Pass and its assorted benefits can refer to our ultimate Xbox Game Pass FAQ, which honestly contains an absurd amount of knowledge (I can't claim credit for that one, it was my colleague, Jez Corden).
Sept. 4, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m. ET — Hollow Knight: Silksong has released into Xbox Game Pass, and I added it to our best picks.
Xbox Game Pass: Best new games this month
Say hi to the best recent Xbox Game Pass games. You'll rarely go wrong with the diverse selection of games on Xbox Game Pass, but there are always a handful of titles that stand above the rest. These are the best new games that have recently arrived on Xbox Game Pass that you shouldn't hesitate to play.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Available: Sept. 4 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
You'd be forgiven for believing it was a myth, an ephemeral trail of brief rumors and constant trolling. You'd be forgiven for believing you'd never actually be able to play it. You'd be forgiven — but you'd be wrong. Hollow Knight: Silksong is here.
Now that we've gotten that bit of drama out of the way, it's true. After literal years of waiting, with crowds of expectant fans swarming every game event just for a chance to see it, the Hollow Knight sequel has arrived on basically every platform.
More than that, Hollow Knight: Silksong is a day one Xbox Game Pass addition and fully supports Xbox Play Anywhere, so you can buy it once and play it across console, PC, handhelds, and the cloud (with all your progress intact).
All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards.
Sadly, we weren't given an opportunity to check out Silksong before its release, but rest assured Windows Central will be testing this long-awaited, much-hyped title in the coming weeks. This is easily one of the biggest indie game releases of 2025, so there are a lot of eyes on this game.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Available: Aug. 28 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate via EA Play)
One of the more divisive RPGs released last year was Dragon Age: The Veilguard. It's not because it was a bad game, but because it didn't align with long-time fans' expectations of the legendary Dragon Age series.
Separated from that nostalgia, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a fun, colorful, and intense action-RPG with excellent art direction and exciting combat. There's a lot to love here, and now it's even easier to experience thanks to EA Play being a part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
In our Dragon Age: The Veilguard review, my colleague Samuel Tolbert concluded:
"In gameplay experience, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is one of BioWare's most different titles yet, with an action-heavy focus that can be a mixed bag. While not every story reveal here is perfectly handled, the characters you meet, both friend and foe, are among BioWare's best."
Even if you're a fan of older Dragon Age fans, it's worth giving The Veilguard a shot now that it's a part of the Game Pass library.
Gears of War Reloaded
- Available: Aug. 26 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
The Gears of War franchise is one of Xbox's oldest and most successful IPs, and there's a lot on the horizon with new developments like the Gears of War: E-Day prequel. Before that, though, Xbox Game Studios and The Coalition are taking us back to where it all began.
Gears of War Reloaded is an all-new remaster of Gears of War Ultimate Edition... which in turn was a remaster of the original 2006 Gears of War. It's abnormal for one game to be remastered two separate times, but it gives fans old and new another way to experience how the series all began.
In our Gears of War Reloaded review, my colleague Samuel Tolbert concluded:
"Gears of War: Reloaded is an interesting case study, being the second time the same studio has remastered a game. The improved visuals and additional options mean it's better than ever, even if it plays things a little safe."
If you just recently played the first Gears of War game, you probably don't need to rush to go and play this one. For many, though, Gears of War Reloaded is an exciting way to return to the GoW franchise before the next mainline entry (hopefully) releases next year. This is also the first time a Gears of War game has ever come to PlayStation, which is its own kind of awesome.
Xbox Game Pass: Full list of new games
It can be easy to lose track of all the new games coming to Xbox Game Pass, so we've compiled the full list for your convenience. In this section of our Xbox Game Pass guide, learn what games have been released on Xbox Game Pass recently, when they became available, and what platforms on which they're available.
Sept. 4
- Cataclismo — Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate)
- Hollow Knight: Silksong — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Sept. 3
- Nine Sols — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
Sept. 2
- I Am Your Beast — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
Aug. 28
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate via EA Play)
Aug. 26
- Gears of War Reloaded — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Xbox Game Pass: Full schedule of games coming soon
Microsoft loves to give Xbox Game Pass subscribers plenty of time to prepare for upcoming additions by announcing them early. This section of our Xbox Game Pass will help you keep track of all the games coming to Xbox Game Pass shortly, so you can decide what you want to play and whether you need to free up some space.
Sept. 10
- PAW Patrol World — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
Sept. 16
- RoadCraft — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard & Ultimate)
Sept. 17
- Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Sept. 18
- Frostpunk 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Oct. 17
- Keeper — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Oct. 21
- NINJA GAIDEN 4 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Oct. 23
- Bounty Star — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one in Game Preview)
Oct. 29
- The Outer Worlds 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Nov. 14
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Xbox Game Pass: List of games leaving soon
Microsoft gives players a heads up when games are about to leave the Xbox Game Pass service (and most eventually do), so keep an eye on this section for games you want to play before they're gone. If you won't have time, be sure to take advantage of your Game Pass discount to buy the game before it leaves.
Sept. 15
- All You Need is Help — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
- Wargroove 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
- We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
Xbox Game Pass: All known upcoming launch games
Xbox and ID@Xbox events toss expectations to announce a flurry of games that are hitting Xbox Game Pass day and date, which means day one access to all of these games for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, including some of the best upcoming Xbox games.
Many of these games are far enough out that they don't even have a release date, and we're not certain exactly which platforms they'll come to through Xbox Game Pass. Still, this list in our Xbox Game Pass guide will give you an idea of what to look out for in the future of Xbox Game Pass.
We'll constantly update this list as we get new information about release dates, when games become available, and what platforms are getting them.
The following events, as well as upcoming Xbox Game Studios games, have been added to this section:
- Gamescom & Opening Night Live — Aug. 2025
- Xbox Games Showcase — Jun. 2025
- ID@Xbox EMEA Developer Session — Apr. 2025
- ID@Xbox Showcase — Feb. 2025
- Xbox Developer_Direct — Jan. 2025
- Xbox Partner Preview — Oct. 2024
- Xbox Games Showcase — June 2024
- Xbox Partner Preview — Mar. 2024
- Annapurna Interactive Showcase — Jun. 2023
- Xbox Games Showcase — Jun. 2023
- Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase — Jun. 2022
- Summer Game Fest — Jun. 2022
- Xbox @ Gamescom — Aug. 2021
- Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase — E3 2021
- ID@Xbox Games Showcase — Mar. 2021
Gamescom & Opening Night Live — Aug. 2025
- Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Sept. 17, 2025
- Keeper — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Oct. 17, 2025
- NINJA GAIDEN 4 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Oct. 21, 2025
- Bounty Star — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Oct. 23, 2025
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one in Game Preview) on Oct. 23, 2025
- The Outer Worlds 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Oct. 29, 2025
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Nov. 14, 2025
- High on Life 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Feb. 13, 2026
- PowerWash Simulator 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in Fall 2025
- Routine — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
- Denshattack! — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in Spring 2026
- Beastro — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
- Freestyle Football 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
- Tropico 7 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
- Wildekin — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Ultimate on day one)
Xbox Games Showcase — Jun. 2025
- Keeper — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Oct. 17, 2025
- NINJA GAIDEN 4 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Oct. 21, 2025
- The Outer Worlds 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Oct. 29, 2025
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Nov. 14, 2025
- High on Life 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Feb. 13, 2026
- Super Meat Boy 3D — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in early 2026
- Aphelion — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
- At Fate's End — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
- Beast of Reincarnation — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
- Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
- There Are No Ghosts at the Grand — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
- Clockwork Revolution — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- Persona 4 Revival — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
ID@Xbox EMEA Developer Session — Feb. 2025
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one in Game Preview) on Oct. 23, 2025
- Winter Burrow — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Ultimate on day one)
ID@Xbox Showcase — Feb. 2025
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one in Game Preview) on Oct. 23, 2025
- Tanuki Pon's Summer — Xbox Series X|S & Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in Late 2025
- Buckshot Roulette — Xbox Series X|S & Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
- Echo Weaver — Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One (Ultimate on day one) in 2025
- Ultimate Sheep Raccoon — Xbox Series X|S (Ultimate on day one) in 2025
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Ultimate on day one)
Xbox Developer_Direct — Jan. 2025
- NINJA GAIDEN 4 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Oct. 21, 2025
Xbox Partner Preview — Oct. 2024
- Subnautica 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
Xbox Games Showcase — Jun. 2024
- Mixtape — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
- Winter Burrow — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
- REPLACED — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, & Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in Spring 2026
- Fable — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
- Gears of War: E-Day — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
- State of Decay 3 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Xbox Partner Preview — Mar. 2024
- Sleight of Hand — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
Annapurna Interactive Showcase — Jun. 2023
- Bounty Star — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Oct. 23, 2025
Xbox Games Showcase — Jun. 2023
- Fable — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
- Cities: Skylines 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- Clockwork Revolution — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase — Jun. 2022
- Ark 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Summer Game Fest — Jun. 2022
- Routine — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
Xbox @ Gamescom — Aug. 2021
- Bushiden — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase — Jun. 2021
- The Outer Worlds 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Oct. 29, 2025
- REPLACED — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, & Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in Spring 2026
ID@Xbox Games Showcase — Mar. 2021
- Dead Static Drive — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- She Dreams Elsewhere — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- Way to the Woods — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Xbox Game Studios & Bethesda Softworks upcoming games
- Keeper — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Oct. 17, 2025
- The Outer Worlds 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Oct. 29, 2025
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Nov. 14, 2025
- Fable — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
- Gears of War: E-Day — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
- Clockwork Revolution — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- Marvel's Blade — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- OD — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- State of Decay 3 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- The Elder Scrolls VI — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Xbox Game Pass FAQ
Xbox Game Pass is wildly considered to be one of the best values in the video games industry, as it's an all-in-one subscription that includes unlimited access to hundreds of video games across Xbox, PC, and the cloud.
Day one releases, modern titles, and even beloved classics are all available, and there are a ton of other perks for being subscribed, too.
I do recommend checking out our in-depth guide and FAQ to everything you need to know about Xbox Game Pass for a complete run down, but I'll answer some of the more common questions here.
What is Xbox Game Pass?
Put simply, Xbox Game Pass is an optional subscription service tied to the Xbox gaming ecosystem. It's available across Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, and the cloud on many other devices (including smartphones, tablets, and TVs).
Nowadays, Xbox Game Pass has expanded to be the ultimate subscription for gaming, and includes (but isn't limited to) unlimited access to hundreds of Xbox and PC games, premium online multiplayer access on Xbox consoles (previously branded as "Xbox Live"), subscription-wide discounts on games and DLCs, exclusive offers and perks, cloud gaming on mobile devices (including for some owned games), and more.
What are the different Xbox Game Pass tiers?
There are four Xbox Game Pass tiers, which may seem confusing at first, but there is a method to the madness.
First is Xbox Game Pass Core, which costs $10/month and strictly includes premium online multiplayer on Xbox consoles, access to a small, curated collection of Xbox games, and discounts on included games and DLC.
Next is Xbox Game Pass Standard, which costs $15/month and includes premium online multiplayer on Xbox consoles, access to a huge collection of Xbox games, and discounts on included games and DLC.
Then there's PC Game Pass, which costs $12/month and includes access to a huge collection of Windows PC games, and discounts on included games and DLC.
Finally, we have Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. At $20/month, this is the flagship Xbox Game Pass tier and includes absolutely everything in all previous tiers.
On top of that, you also get an expanded library of Xbox and PC games via Electronic Arts' EA Play subscription, the ability to stream supported Xbox games to almost any internet-connected mobile device via Xbox Cloud Gaming (now including a "Bring Your Own Games" feature), exclusive discounts and offers on included games and DLC, and unique monthly perks for in-game bonus content, DLC, free movies, and more.
Where is Xbox Game Pass available?
Despite having "Xbox" in the name, Xbox Game Pass isn't just limited to consoles. In fact, Microsoft wants you to believe that most anything can be an Xbox, and it's thanks to Xbox Game Pass.
Depending on the tier you're subscribed to, Xbox Game Pass is available across Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One consoles, Windows PCs, and literally millions of other devices via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
That last point is important — Xbox Game Pass lets you stream Xbox games to your mobile smartphone, tablet, smart TV, and almost any other modern device that has an internet browser. You don't even need to connect a controller all the time, as many of these streamable games support touch controls on mobile devices.
How many games are available on Xbox Game Pass?
This depends on the tier. If you're talking about Xbox Game Pass Core, that's a few dozen. Standard or PC? A few hundred. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all of the above, though, and on my Xbox Series X that's over 400 unique games at time of writing (and that doesn't include PC-specific games).
Many of those games are available via PC Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming, too, with cross-progression so you can move between devices.
You can refer to our complete list of every game on Xbox Game Pass for more information.
Which tier of Xbox Game Pass should I subscribe to?
With four tiers to choose from, it may seem confusing which subscription is the best for you. I'll quickly break it down with my final recommendation to make that decision easier.
Xbox Game Pass Core is mostly for those that strictly play premium online multiplayer games like Call of Duty on Xbox consoles (free-to-play multiplayer games like Fortnite and Apex Legends do not require a Game Pass Core subscription). As a bonus, you get a taste test of the full Xbox Game Pass experience with a few dozen carefully selected games.
Xbox Game Pass Standard is for those who do play more than premium online multiplayer games, and like the idea of having access to a wide variety of games they might otherwise not play.
PC Game Pass is for those same people, but the ones who exclusively play on Windows PC and don't use or own an Xbox console.
Finally, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is for those who want it all. If you want unfettered access to all the games (including permanent access to all first-party Xbox exclusives from day one), want to stream games on the go, play across Xbox and PC, want the best discounts and exclusive perks, or any combination of the above — this is the subscription.

Zachary Boddy (They / Them) is a Staff Writer for Windows Central, primarily focused on covering the latest news in tech and gaming, the best Xbox and PC games, and the most interesting Windows and Xbox hardware. They have been gaming and writing for most of their life starting with the original Xbox, and started out as a freelancer for Windows Central and its sister sites in 2019. Now a full-fledged Staff Writer, Zachary has expanded from only writing about all things Minecraft to covering practically everything on which Windows Central is an expert, especially when it comes to Microsoft.
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