New Xbox Game Pass games (Oct. 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 or Ubisoft+ subscriptions 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).
Oct. 29, 2025 @ 3:55 p.m. ET — The Outer Worlds 2 is now available on Xbox Game Pass, and I added it to my top picks alongside an excerpt from our in-depth review.
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.
The Outer Worlds 2
- Available: Oct. 29 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
I've been waiting a long time for the next RPG adventure from Xbox's Obsidian Entertainment, and it's finally here. The Outer Worlds 2 is now available across Xbox, Windows PC, and PlayStation — and it's obviously a day one addition for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
I've already been playing The Outer Worlds 2 for over a dozen hours and am loving it, but don't just take my word for it. My colleague, Samuel Tolbert, reviewed The Outer Worlds 2 for Windows Central and concluded:
"The Outer Worlds 2 doesn't reinvent the wheel, but delivers a more refined version of a formula that worked. Better exploration and combat buoy a tight role-playing experience that feels crunchy and isn't afraid of cutting off branches depending on player skills. The overarching story is a bit more self-serious than its predecessor, but the numerous side quests still lean comedic. A few bugs aside, it's not a game to miss."
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Critics around the world are praising The Outer Worlds 2, and it's shaping up to be one of the best games of 2025. You don't have to have played The Outer Worlds 1 in order to enjoy the sequel, either.
NINJA GAIDEN 4
- Available: Oct. 21 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
NINJA GAIDEN is an absolutely legendary franchise, allowing players to live out all their ninja fantasies — as long as they're skilled enough to overcome the challenges. It has been quite a while since we've seen a new entry in the series, but NINJA GAIDEN 4 is finally here, and it's published by Xbox.
In our NINJA GAIDEN 4 review, my colleague, Jez Corden, concluded:
"Ninja Gaiden 4 hardly re-writes the rules on what these kinds of games should look like, but fans who have been awaiting the return of the franchise may prefer this first re-entry takes things back to basics to some degree. Built in partnership between Koei, Microsoft, Team Ninja, and Platinum Games, Ninja Gaiden 4 has emerged a surprisingly coherent and confident product. Stunning and stylish hack n' slash gameplay could've been backed up with more compelling characters and story beats, but for those who simply want to carve a bloody path through endless enemies — Ninja Gaiden 4 is up there with the best of them."
This game won't be joining my backlog, honestly, but it's still one of the biggest and most highly anticipated Xbox Game Pass day one launches of 2025. It joins an incredibly busy month for Xbox alongside Keeper and The Outer Worlds 2.
Keeper
- Available: Oct. 17 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
I'm a big fan of Double Fine Productions, so of course I stepped up to review Keeper for Windows Central. This is the first game out of Double Fine in four years, and it's an astounding artistic accomplishment.
In Keeper, you play as a lighthouse given sentience and a working set of legs, set off on a mysterious journey across alien realms while accompanied by a grateful bird. It's a strange premise for a game, but I've come to expect nothing less from Double Fine — and yet, Keeper is also unlike any previous Double Fine game.
In my Keeper review, I concluded:
"Keeper isn't likely to become Xbox's next mainstream hit, but it is a marvelous achievement in art direction, game design, and unspoken storytelling. Keeper is the result of giving a passionate, highly creative team the time and resources they need to create their masterpiece, and it begs to be played with as little knowledge as possible going in."
Keeper don't be for everyone, but those who can appreciate this level of absurd creativity will absolutely love it. Keeper is right up with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as one of my top games of 2025.
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.
Oct. 29
- The Outer Worlds 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Oct. 28
- Halls of Torment — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Premium, PC, & Ultimate)
- Superball — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Ultimate on day one)
Oct. 24
- Super Fantasy Kingdom — Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one in Xbox Game Preview)
Oct. 23
- Bounty Star — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- Pacific Drive — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Premium, PC, & Ultimate on day one)
- PowerWash Simulator 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Oct. 22
- Commandos: Origins — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Premium, PC, & Ultimate)
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Premium, PC, & Ultimate)
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.
Oct. 31
- Terminull Brigade — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Xbox on PC (Essential, Premium, PC, & Ultimate on day one)
Nov. 4
- 1000xRESIST — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Premium, PC, & Ultimate on day one)
- Football Manager 26 — Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- Football Manager 26 Console — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Nov. 6
- Egging On — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Nov. 12
- Winter Burrow — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox on PC (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)
Nov. 19
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one in Xbox Game Preview)
Nov. 20
- Monsters Are Coming! Rock & Road — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Dec. 4
- ROUTINE — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Dec. 9
- Dome Keeper — 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.
Oct. 31
- Jusant — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Premium, PC, & Ultimate)
- Metal Slug Tactics — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Premium, PC, & Ultimate)
- Return to Monkey Island — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Premium, 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:
- ID@Xbox Showcase — Oct. 2025
- Gamescom & Opening Night Live — Aug. 2025
- Xbox Games Showcase — Jun. 2025
- ID@Xbox EMEA Developer Session — Apr. 2025
- ID@Xbox Showcase — Feb. 2025
- Xbox Partner Preview — Oct. 2024
- Xbox Games Showcase — June 2024
- Xbox Partner Preview — Mar. 2024
- 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
ID@Xbox Showcase — Oct. 2025
- Superball — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Ultimate on day one) on Oct. 28, 2025
- Egging On — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Nov. 6, 2025
- Monsters Are Coming! Rock & Road — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Nov. 20, 2025
- ROUTINE — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Dec. 4, 2025
- Dome Keeper — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Dec. 9, 2025
- TCG Card Shop Simulator — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in Q1 2026
- Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, 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
- AWAYSIS — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
- Darkwood II — Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- Sledding Game — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Gamescom & Opening Night Live — Aug. 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
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one in Xbox Game Preview) on Nov. 19, 2025
- ROUTINE — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox on PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Dec. 4, 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
- 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 (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Xbox Games Showcase — Jun. 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
- 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 Early 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
- 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
- Winter Burrow — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Nov. 12, 2025
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one in Xbox Game Preview) on Nov. 19, 2025
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
ID@Xbox Showcase — Feb. 2025
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one in Xbox Game Preview) on Nov. 19, 2025
- TANUKI: Pon's Summer — Xbox Series X|S & Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in Late 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 (PC & Ultimate on day one)
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
- Winter Burrow — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox on PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Nov. 12, 2025
- Mixtape — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & 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
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) on Dec. 4, 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
- 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
- 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
- Forza Horizon 6 — 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"), 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 Essential, which costs $10/month and strictly includes premium online multiplayer on Xbox consoles, access to a small, curated collection of Xbox and PC games, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and discounts on included games and DLC, and other in-game perks and benefits.
Next is Xbox Game Pass Premium, which costs $15/month and includes everything from Essential, but with hundreds more Xbox and PC games and access to most first-party Xbox games (added up to a year after release).
Then there's PC Game Pass, which costs $16.49/month and includes access to a huge collection of Windows PC games, including all first-party Xbox titles from day one, EA Play, and Ubisoft+ Classics, and discounts on included games and DLC.
Finally, we have Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. At $30/month, this is the flagship Xbox Game Pass tier and includes absolutely everything in all previous tiers, a much larger library of Xbox and PC games, Ultimate-exclusive perks, a Fortnite Crew subscription, and a guarantee of 75 or more day-one additions every year.
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 thanks to Xbox Play Anywhere, 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 Essential 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 Premium 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. For many, Premium or PC are the best overall value right now.
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.
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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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