New games are added to Xbox Game Pass regularly, so much so that there’s always more games coming to Game Pass than there are games leaving the service. However, last week wasn’t a big one for Xbox Game Pass just because of the new releases. It was also notable for a big announcement that Microsoft made regarding a new Xbox Game Pass tier that will be replacing Xbox Live Gold.
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Xbox Game Pass Core Games List
Originally, Microsoft only offered a vanilla Xbox Game Pass subscription that gave users on Xbox One the chance to play a variety of games in exchange for a fee. It then added PC Game Pass to the mix, extending the Game Pass service to PC gamers.Microsoft then introduced Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, the highest-tier of its Xbox Game Pass subscription service and one that saw vanilla Game Pass and PC Game Pass bundled together along with a bunch of other bonuses.
Now Microsoft is introducing yet another Xbox Game Pass tier to the masses: Xbox Game Pass Core.Xbox Game Pass Core is replacing Xbox Live Goldand will make its debut on September 14. Costing $9.99 per month or $59.99 per year, Xbox Game Pass Core includes online multiplayer, access to over 25 games pulled from the Game Pass library, and Xbox Live Gold-style deals and discounts.
Xbox Game Pass Core was announced at the beginning of last week, setting the tone that it was going to be a memorable one for the service.
New Xbox Game Pass Games for July 2023 List
The day after,Xbox Game Pass addedMaquette. A first-person puzzle game that originally released as a day one PS Plus game,Maquettemade its Xbox debut through Game Pass - technically making it a day one release for Microsoft’s service as well.
Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Games for July 2023
Out of these two games,Venbais perhaps the more exciting addition. WhileSerious Samis part of a long-running first-person shooter franchise,Venbais a day one releaseand early impressions of the game have been positive. It’s a narrative-driven cooking game, which is also a fairly unique concept and something that can help it stand out from the many other games available to play through Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox Game Pass Games Leaving July 2023
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