Xbox has revamped Game Pass into three distinct tiers—Essential, Premium, and Ultimate—so you can choose the plan that best fits your playstyle and budget. Here’s a breakdown of what each tier offers and how to get started.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: The All-In-One Experience
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is now the definitive plan for players who want everything:
- 75+ day-one releases per year, including blockbuster titles such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, High on Life 2, Keeper, Ninja Gaiden 4, and The Outer Worlds 2.
- More than 400 games on console, PC, and cloud, with new titles added regularly.
- Fortnite Crew (Battle Pass + 1,000 V-Bucks monthly) and Ubisoft+ Classics (a curated selection of Ubisoft hits) included at no extra cost.
- Enhanced cloud streaming up to 1440p with reduced wait times—now out of beta.
- Rewards with Xbox: earn up to $100/year in Store credit by playing (100 000 points) and get bonus points on Game Pass purchases.
- Exclusive perks like EA Play access, in-game cosmetics, and character unlocks in popular titles.
Price: $29.99/month or 59.99 for 3 months on Amazon
Xbox Game Pass Premium: Flexibility and Value
Premium sits in the middle, offering a broad game library and cross-platform play without the highest cost:
- 200+ titles playable on console, PC, and cloud, including Minecraft, Forza Horizon 5, Grand Theft Auto V, Diablo IV, and Hogwarts Legacy.
- Unlimited cloud gaming, including select games you own.
- In-game benefits for League of Legends, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Rainbow Six Siege X—unlock cosmetics, characters, and boosts.
- Rewards with Xbox: earn up to $50/year in Store credit (50 000 points) with bonus points on purchases.
Price: $14.99/month
Xbox Game Pass Essential: The Best Starter Plan
Essential delivers the core Game Pass experience for newcomers:
- 50+ handpicked games on console and PC, including Hades, Cities: Skylines – Remastered, Stardew Valley, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.
- Unlimited cloud gaming so you can jump into compatible games on any supported device.
- In-game benefits in titles like League of Legends, Warzone, and Overwatch 2.
- Rewards with Xbox: earn up to $25/year in Store credit (25 000 points) through gameplay and purchases.
Price: $9.99/month
How to Transition
- Existing Game Pass Core subscribers will automatically move to Essential.
- Standard subscribers will first transition to Premium.
- Ultimate subscribers remain on Ultimate.
Visit the Game Pass section on your Xbox console or the Xbox website to compare plans by region and start playing today. With these new tiers, Xbox Game Pass offers unmatched flexibility, letting you pick the perfect plan for your gaming needs.
