Why can't i play online with Game Pass?

Just a friendly reminder, Xbox Game Pass for console only allow us to download games from the Game Pass library but to play our games online, you either need to get an Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass Ultimate (which includes Xbox Live Gold, EA Play, PC Game Pass and Game Pass for console).

Can you still play online with Game Pass?

Yes. 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.) Windows games in the catalog don't require a separate subscription for online multiplayer gaming.

How do I activate my game pass online?

Why can't I play online on my Xbox account?

If your Xbox One can't access certain online functions or is having difficulty logging in, the most likely culprit is a bad connection. Check to see if another device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer, is also having trouble connecting to the same network as your Xbox.

Why can't i play Game Pass on iPhone?

To enjoy Xbox Game Pass on your iOS device, you will need an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. This allows you to utilize the Cloud to stream games from a server straight to your mobile device. That way, you can play games built for consoles on your iPhone or iPad without having to download them onto your device.

The Xbox Game Pass "Problem"

Why is Game Pass not working on my phone?

Clear your cache

If you're experiencing network issues while cloud gaming on an Android device, try clearing the app cache. Go to Settings > Apps, select the Xbox Game Pass app, then select Storage > Clear cache.

Why is my Game Pass not working?

Restart your phone. Clear the app cache. Go to Settings > Apps, select the app, then select Storage > Clear cache. Clear the app storage then try again.

Why won't my Xbox let me play online when I have gold?

The first answer makes a good point make sure that you're signing in with the gamertag that you redeemed gold on. If it is right gamertag just for start your Xbox. Sometimes your Xbox console and Xbox Live can fall out of sync and it can't see that you renew your membership. Restarting will fix that.

Have Xbox Gold but won't let me play online?

Please check your subscription status here to ensure the payment was processed, and the subscription has been added to your account. If this doesn't show any signs of resolving your problem on your console, power cycle it.

How do I allow my Xbox to play online?

Open the Xbox Family Settings app, and then go to Settings. Select the Multiplayer tile, and then select the toggle switch to block or allow multiplayer features.

How do I know if my Game Pass is activated?

You can check your account link and Game Pass membership status by visiting Account Management and navigating to Connected Accounts. Your Xbox profile will be listed under “Connected” if you've linked your account with a “Game Pass member” indicator if you have a Game Pass membership.

How do I link my Game Pass account?

What Game Pass do I need to play online?

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.

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

A standard Xbox Game Pass subscription will set you back $9.99 per month while Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs a monthly $14.99. It's a significant price difference that adds up significantly over time; a full annual subscription to Ultimate is equivalent to a year and a half of standard Game Pass membership.

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

Is Xbox Live Gold being discontinued?

Microsoft will be launching its next generation gaming console, the Xbox Series X, sometime late in 2020. Ahead of the launch, the company has discontinued its Xbox One S and Xbox One S digital consoles. Now, the word is that the company has also discontinued its Xbox Live Gold subscription.

Are games with gold free forever?

Games with Gold titles are available for free to Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members for a month at a time.

Why is Xbox telling me I don't have gold?

If you're having issues trying to buy an Xbox Live Gold subscription, you might already have a subscription that's been suspended. If so, you'll have to pay the balance before you can buy another one. If your subscription is all paid up, see if another subscription on your account might be past due.

Will 12 month Xbox Live Gold still work?

Microsoft is no longer offering an annual subscription to Xbox Live Gold. Reports emerged last week that the 12-month option had disappeared from the company's website across all territories, but a statement to True Achievements has now confirmed its removal.

Why is my Xbox Live Gold card not working?

If you're having trouble redeeming a digital code, it may be due to a service outage on our side. Check the Xbox status. If you see any alerts, wait until the service is up and running and then try again.

Is Xbox Game Pass failing?

On Thursday, Microsoft revealed that for the second year in a row, Xbox Game Pass has failed to meet its growth targets, this time by a fairly significant margin. Weirdly, this is a metric directly tied to CEO Satya Nadella's pay, along with other Microsoft execs, so clearly it's pretty important to them.

Is Game Pass broken right now?

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