Xbox Game Pass: Games, Tiers & Genre Guide

Xbox Game Pass offers a vast library of games for console and PC, including day-one access to new releases. This guide explores its different tiers, subscription types, and showcases games categorized by genre.

Xbox Game Pass Versions and Tiers Explained

Xbox Game Pass Tiers at a Glance

Xbox Game Pass features three tiers: Standard, Core, and Ultimate, each with increasing price and benefits. All tiers operate on a monthly subscription basis. To quickly find a specific game, use your keyboard's Ctrl/Cmd + F keys (or your phone's "Find in Page" function).

Xbox PC Game Pass

For $9.99/month, Xbox PC Game Pass provides access to hundreds of PC games, day-one releases, and member discounts. It also includes EA Play, offering select EA titles, in-game rewards, and trials. Note: Online multiplayer and cross-platform play aren't guaranteed for all games.

Xbox Console Game Pass

The standard console version costs $10.99/month, offering hundreds of console games, day-one access, and member discounts. Unlike the PC version, it doesn't include EA Play or guaranteed online multiplayer/cross-platform play for all titles.

Xbox Core Game Pass

Exclusive to consoles, Xbox Core Game Pass costs $9.99/month and includes online multiplayer (unlike the standard console pass). However, its game library is limited to a curated selection of 25 titles. EA Play is not included.

Xbox Ultimate Game Pass

At $16.99/month, Xbox Ultimate Game Pass offers the complete experience for both PC and console. This includes all benefits from lower tiers (online multiplayer, EA Play), plus cloud saves and member perks.

Featured Games and New Additions

New on Xbox Game Pass for October 2024

Featured Games on Xbox Game Pass

Explore top-rated and player-favorite games for Xbox and PC, available now with Xbox Game Pass.

Xbox Game Pass Games by Genre

Action & Adventure

Classics

Family & Kids

Indie

Puzzle

Roleplaying

Shooters

Simulation

Sports

Strategy