Does Xbox Game Pass need Xbox Live?

For now, you need Xbox Live Gold to play any online multiplayer games except for certain free-to-play games such as Fortnite, Rocket League and Apex Legends. But here's the important takeaway: Xbox Game Pass (see below) includes Xbox Live Gold, and adds access to dozens of games, too.

Do you need Xbox Live if you have Xbox Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all benefits of Xbox Live Gold, which gives you access to multiplayer games on your console. (Free-to-play games include online multiplayer without an Xbox Live Gold subscription.)

What's the difference between Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate?

The Ultimate version of the Xbox Game Pass does come with a year of Xbox Live Gold. Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, Xbox Live Gold, and Xbox Cloud are all included in the pricier membership. Xbox Cloud Gaming is undoubtedly the most notable distinction between Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate.

Do you need Xbox Live for Game Pass PC?

Do I need Xbox Live Gold to play online multiplayer games on PC? No. There's no additional charge to play online multiplayer games on PC. You will, however, need a wired or wireless internet connection to play online.

Can I still play Game Pass games after it expires?

Xbox Game Pass members enjoy unlimited access to over 100 great games within Xbox Game Pass catalog, until either the member's subscription cancels/expires or a game leaves the Game Pass catalog.

Difference Between Xbox Game Pass And Xbox Live Gold

How much is a year of Game Pass?

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.

How much does Xbox Live cost?

What Is the Xbox Live Gold Membership? Xbox Live Gold is a subscription-based service that can be purchased in one month, three month, and one-year periods. Xbox Live Gold subscriptions are $59.99 for 12 months, $24.99 for three months, and $9.99 for one month.

Is Xbox Live free?

In short, Xbox Live is free to use and gives you basic online functionality, while Xbox Live Gold has a monthly fee that lets you play games online and comes with special bonuses.

Can you play Xbox Game Pass games offline?

Once completed, you can go offline at any time and launch those games whenever you want to play them, without needing to sign in online each time. Note PC Game Pass game licenses expire after 30 days when playing offline, and licenses for owned games expire after 14 days.

Is Xbox Game Pass the same as Xbox Live?

You'll want a Live Gold subscription if you love playing the same online games over and over. However, players looking for a Netflix equivalent for video games should consider the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate worth the money?

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.

What do you get from Xbox Game Pass?

Free Perks and member discounts

Enjoy free Perks, including in-game content, consumables and partner offers, as well as member discounts, like up to 20% off selected games in the Xbox Game Pass library, plus up to 10% off related game add-ons.

Do I lose my games if I cancel Xbox Game Pass?

Your Game Pass subscription is current. If you cancel your subscription you lose access to any games you don't own.

What games do you not need Xbox Live to play online?

Is Xbox Live a thing anymore?

Xbox Live: 2002-2021.

Am I still paying for Xbox Live?

To see your subscription history and manage an existing subscription on console: Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Subscriptions.

What is the cheapest way to use Xbox Live?

The best-value way to get Xbox Live Gold directly from Microsoft is to pay quarterly. The company charges $24.99 for a 3-month membership. That cuts the cost down to under $100 per year. You can save even more with a 6- or 12-month membership.

How much does game pass cost per month?

How much does Xbox Game Pass Ultimate cost? Xbox Games Pass Ultimate is priced at $14.99/£10.99 a month. You can cancel at any time. As mentioned, it includes Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Games Pass for PC and EA Play.

Is Xbox Game Pass only $1?

The $1 trial has allowed people to sign up to Xbox Game Pass for a month, before the full Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription kicks in at $14.99 per month or $9.99 a month for the PC- or console-only subscriptions.

How does Game Pass work?

The standard Xbox Game Pass subscription costs $9.99 / £7.99, which will give you access to over 300 games that you can play on your Xbox Series X or Xbox One. PC Game Pass also costs $9.99 / £7.99, and includes access to the EA Play vault of games. The best value for money is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Is Xbox Game Pass $10 a month?

The standard console-only version of Games Pass doesn't include Gold, EA Play, Cloud Gaming or the PC version. It costs $9.99/£7.99 a month. It's the same price for the PC-only version when subscribed to separately. Ultimate is clearly the better deal.

Is Xbox Game Pass unlimited?

Xbox Game Pass has unlimited access to over 100 high-quality games—with titles added all the time. Whether you play console games, PC games, or both, there's a plan for you. Join Xbox Game Pass for one low monthly price and discover your next favorite game.

Can you buy a whole year of Game Pass?

Can you buy 12 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate? Yes. When I find a really good Xbox Game Pass Ultimate discount, I usually buy an entire year of the membership and because it's stackable, I'm set for 1 year.

How do I keep my Xbox Game Pass games forever?

To keep playing the DLC, you need to buy the game itself from the Microsoft Store or on disc. As long as you were signed in to the Xbox network the last time you played, your achievements, game saves, and game progress will all be there.