Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass has been revamped, and three upgraded Xbox Game Pass plans have been announced - the basic version (Essential), premium version (Premium) and Ultimate).
The basic version will replace the existing Game Pass Core, and the premium version will replace the existing Game Pass standard version, neither of which will increase the price.But the ultimate version has increased by 50%, and the monthly fee has risen from $19.99 to $29.99.
PC Game Pass has not undergone any upgrades, but it can still play first-party Xbox games on the day of its first release, with a price increase of 40%, from $11.99 to $16.49.
Basic version (monthly fee of US$9.99 | HKD 60) – Replace Core, no price increase
More than 50 games
Can be played on PC, host and cloud
Unlimited cloud gaming
In-game benefits (including Riot Games)
Host online multiplayer online
Earn up to $25 per year in the store with the reward system
Premium Edition (monthly fee of US$14.99 | HKD 90) – Replaces the Standard Edition, no price increase
More than 200 games
Can be played on PC, host and cloud
New Xbox releases will be added within one year of release (excluding Call of Duty series)
Unlimited cloud gaming, shorter queue time
In-game benefits (including Riot Games)
Host online multiplayer online
Earn up to $50 per year in the store with the reward system
Ultimate Edition (monthly fee of US$29.99 | HKD 170) – 50% increase from US$19.99
More than 400 games
Can be played on PC, host and cloud
More than 75 first-time games are available every year, including all Xbox releases to join the first day
Including Ubisoft+ Classics and EA Play, and will also join Fortnite membership from November (requires Game Pass Ultimate subscription)
Unlimited cloud gaming, best picture quality + shortest queue time
In-game benefits (including Riot Games)
Host online multiplayer online
Earn up to $100 per year in the store with the reward system
PC Game Pass ($16.49 per month) – 40% increase from $11.99
The functions are the same as before / No new upgraded content added
In addition, The Legacy of Hogwarts added the Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass today.
