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Does Game Pass games get removed?

Games you install using Xbox Game Pass remain playable once they've left the Game Pass catalog only when you buy them—and you get a hefty discount when you buy games as an Xbox Game Pass subscriber. When you buy games at a discount, those games are yours to keep.
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Can you still play PC game pass games after they are removed?

However, once a game leaves the Xbox Game Pass catalog, you'll need to purchase a digital copy from the Xbox app for Windows or the Microsoft Store, play from a disc, or obtain another form of entitlement to continue playing the game.
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Do any games stay on Game Pass forever?

Any games that are being played through the gamepass subscription you will no longer have access to once the subscription is cancelled or not paid.
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How long do games stay on Xbox cloud gaming?

They usual stay around for about a year/18 months but some stay longer.
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How often do games get removed from Game Pass?

There is no guarantee that the game will stay permanently on the service, and it is up to the developer and the publisher to decide when it is removed from Game Pass. Typically up to a months notice will be provided before a game is removed from the service.
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Are all Xbox games cloud saved?

While you're connected to the Xbox network, saved games are automatically stored in the cloud. If you use your Xbox profile to sign in to a different Xbox console, your saves are available from that console.
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Can you play Game Pass games offline after it expires?

Note PC Game Pass game licenses expire after 30 days when playing offline, and licenses for owned games expire after 14 days. To keep playing your game offline, go back online and launch the game. This renews the game's license on your device and ensures you can go back to playing offline.
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Are Game Pass games Limited?

Xbox Game Pass for PC includes unlimited access to a library of high-quality PC games on Windows 11 Home/Pro and Windows 10 with latest updates. With games added all the time, you'll always have something new to play.
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What happens when a game leaves PC Game Pass?

Once a game leaves the Xbox Game Pass catalogue, you'll need to purchase a digital copy from the Xbox app for Windows or the Microsoft Store, play from a disc or obtain another form of entitlement to continue playing the game.
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How much is a year of Game Pass?

These are subscription services that give players unlimited access to an expanding library of over 400 new and old games, and cost $120 or $180 for one year, respectively.
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Is Game Pass worth it?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is an obvious purchase for anyone planning to play games on both Xbox and PC. It's cheaper than paying for each platform's library separately, and includes online play for the console, which would be worth the monthly fee alone.
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Does Game Pass worth?

If you're someone that enjoys both PC and Console Gaming, Game Pass Ultimate is worth upgrading to. Some games are better on certain formats, and the cloud gaming and Gold features built-in means you're still getting a good deal.
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How much is 2 years of game pass Ultimate?

Get an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console, plus 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, starting at $24.99 a month for 24 months.
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What happens if you don't pay Xbox Game Pass?

When this happens, you lose access to the subscription and its benefits. For example, if a renewal charge fails for your Xbox Live Gold subscription, you are locked out, and online multiplayer only works in free-to-play games. When this happens, you also lose your offer for Games with Gold.
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What's the difference between Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate?

Xbox Cloud Gaming is undoubtedly the most notable distinction between Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate. This service is currently in testing, but it already supports playing AAA games on your computer or mobile device; Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is now required to utilize Microsoft's game streaming service.
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Does my Xbox account keep my games?

The digital game license is tied to your home Xbox and never expires unless you change your home Xbox. This gives you access to your digital games whether you're online or offline. Friends and family that sign in to your home Xbox have access too, even when you're not signed in.
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Are Xbox games saved to your account?

All game progress is saved to the Xbox Live cloud under your Microsoft account. You do not need an Xbox console to play or save your games. To take advantage of this free service, sign into your game with your Microsoft Account. This will allow your progress to sync to the cloud.
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Is cloud gaming good?

Cloud gaming is as good as the Wi-Fi connection. Playing Fortnite via Xbox Cloud Gaming runs and looks very good. Gaming performance is significantly better while streaming from the cloud, but you'll need a fairly strong and reliable 5GHz Wi-Fi connection.
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Do games run worse on Game Pass?

There is no evidence across those games that you are performing worse because you also appear on Game Pass. Which is great. In fact, the 'also on Game Pass on Day 1' Steam conversion rate of 0.17 is about 20% above the monthly average for all games of 0.14.
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Is it better to get Game Pass or gold?

Are you someone who is going to play a few games online and only those games on a regular basis? Then you'll want Xbox Live Gold. On the other hand, if you want what is the equivalent to "Netflix for video games," then Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is an easy choice.
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Is Game Pass better on Xbox or PC?

If you play exclusively on a gaming PC, we think it's a clear-cut choice. Unless you're seriously interested in trying out Xbox Cloud Gaming, PC Game Pass is too much of a good value to pass up.
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Is Elden ring on Game Pass?

No, the massive Japanese RPG is not currently available on Game Pass. Do We Know If Elden Ring Is Coming To Game Pass? No.
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Is FIFA 23 on Game Pass?

You want to play FIFA on Xbox Game Pass? If you've waited until 2023 and haven't bought it yet, just wait a little longer. FIFA 23 will most likely be on Xbox Game Pass this year.
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Is Game Pass more expensive?

Now, facing a global recession and ever-increasing costs, Phil Spencer is now saying price hikes likely will be coming to services like Xbox Game Pass and to Xbox consoles themselves.
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