Xbox Game Pass Standard Tier Launches with New Pricing and Exclusive Games
Microsoft has launched its new Xbox Game Pass Standard tier, offering access to a vast library of games and online console multiplayer for $14.99 per month. This new tier is designed to provide a balance between affordability and comprehensive gaming experience, but it will not include immediate access to day-one game releases. Existing subscribers of Xbox Game Pass for Console will continue to enjoy day-one games, while new subscribers will need to choose between Core, Standard, PC, and Ultimate subscriptions, with PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate being the only options that offer this perk.
Key Takeaways:
- The Xbox Game Pass Standard tier is priced at $14.99 per month and offers access to hundreds of games, online console multiplayer, and deals/discounts.
- This tier does not include immediate access to day-one game releases, but will eventually get new first-party Xbox games and other titles.
- Existing Xbox Game Pass for Console subscribers will continue to receive day-one games, while new subscribers will need to choose between Core, Standard, PC, and Ultimate subscriptions.
- PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate are the only options that offer day-one title access for new subscribers.
- The new Game Pass lineup includes four separate subscriptions:
+ Xbox Game Pass core: $9.99 per month, with over 25 games, online console multiplayer, and deals/discounts
+ Xbox Game Pass Standard: $14.99 per month, with hundreds of games, online console multiplayer, and deals/discounts
+ PC Game Pass: $11.99 per month, with hundreds of games, recent day-one titles, EA Play, and deals/discounts
+ Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: $19.99 per month, with hundreds of games, recent day-one titles, EA Play, online console multiplayer, and deals/discounts
Statistics:
- Gameplay Pass Standard: $14.99 per month with access to hundreds of games and online console multiplayer.
- Xbox Game Pass core: $9.99 per month, with over 25 games and online console multiplayer.
- PC Game Pass: $11.99 per month, with hundreds of games and recent day-one titles.
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: $19.99 per month, with hundreds of games, recent day-one titles, EA Play, and online console multiplayer.
- Over 25 games available through the Xbox Game Pass core tier.
- 100s of games available through the Game Pass Standard, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tiers.
Sources:
- Microsoft press release announcing the Xbox Game Pass Standard tier
- Xbox blog post detailing the new Game Pass lineup and pricing
- Official Xbox website for subscription pricing and details