Xbox Live Gold will soon be replaced by a more affordable option called Xbox Game Pass Core. This new version will be available on September 14 for both Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. For $10 a month, Xbox Game Pass Core will offer a smaller collection of games that will be updated up to three times a year. The list of games for this version has already been finalized and includes a variety of strong single-player titles, popular multiplayer experiences, and influential indie games. However, it's important to note that day-one releases will not be available in Xbox Game Pass Core; those games can only be accessed by subscribing to the higher tiers.
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On the AAA side, Xbox Game Pass Core offers a fantastic combination of Bethesda's Doom Eternal and Dishonored first-person games, providing both intense action and challenging stealth gameplay. Additionally, Microsoft's first-party games offer a diverse selection of Xbox exclusives. For example, Forza Horizon 4 delivers thrilling races through the beautiful British countryside, Gears 5 offers gripping cover-based shooting with stunning visuals, Hellblade: Senua's Saga provides a haunting action experience that will keep players on the edge of their seats, and Psychonauts 2 showcases Double Fine's signature magic of imaginative level design and lovable characters.
The third-party game selection includes some of the most popular titles from recent years. Powerwash Simulator offers a calming and immersive experience as you clean homes and vehicles with a pressure washer. Dead Cells is an addictive game that will make you want to play "just one more run" as you try to progress further each time. Vampire Survivors allows you to become a formidable force of fireballs, whips, and the vast emptiness of space as you battle hordes of monsters. Microsoft notes that the game library may change over time and vary by country, but currently, the launch lineup consists of 36 games.
Xbox Game Pass Core lineup
Xbox Game Pass Core
Among Us
Astroneer
Celeste
Dead Cells
Descenders
Dishonored 2
Doom Eternal: Standard Edition
Fable Anniversary
Fallout 4
Fallout 76
Firewatch
Forza Horizon 4: Standard Edition
Gang Beasts
Gears 5: Game of the Year Edition
Golf with your Friends
Grounded
Halo 5: Guardians
Halo Wars 2
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
Human Fall Flat
Inside
Limbo
Ori & the Will of the Wisps
Overcooked! 2
Payday 2: Crimewave Edition
Powerwash Simulator
Psychonauts 2
Slay the Spire
Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition
Stardew Valley
State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition
Superliminal
The Elder Scrolls Online
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
Unpacking
Vampiric Survivors
Apart from the games available on this platform, Core subscribers will also enjoy online multiplayer for consoles, exclusive deals, attractive discounts of up to 50% off on selected games, and access to Free Play Days for certain games. As for Game Pass subscribers, September brings exciting releases such as Starfield and the availability of Lies of P on September 19. Stay tuned for more Game Pass announcements at the Tokyo Games Show on September 21.