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Plan
Game Pass Essential
The entry Xbox plan for a smaller game library, cloud gaming, in-game benefits, and online console multiplayer.
Automatically renews until canceled · Microsoft account, supported region, device, and game requirements apply
Published price records$9.99 / monthRecorded charge · verified 2026-09-02
What you get
A current library displayed as 50+ games across console, PC, and supported devices
Cloud gaming on supported devices; monthly hour limits are announced for November 2026
Online console multiplayer
In-game benefits and Xbox Rewards earning
Watch forUpcoming change: starting in November 2026, Essential includes 5 cloud-gaming hours per month. The September 3 announcement says current eligible subscribers are not yet subject to this limit; the exact start day and extra-hour pricing are not announced.Does not include the plan’s new-release day-one benefitGame count, titles, features, and availability change by plan, platform, region, and timeFree-to-play console multiplayer does not require this subscription
Plan
Game Pass Premium
Expands Essential with a larger cross-device library, priority cloud access, and delayed access to select new Xbox-published games.
Automatically renews until canceled · Microsoft account, supported region, device, and game requirements apply
Published price records$14.99 / monthRecorded charge · verified 2026-09-02
What you get
Everything included with Essential, with the Premium cloud allowance described below
A current library displayed as 200+ games across console, PC, and supported devices
Select new Xbox-published games within one year of launch
Cloud gaming with shorter waits than Essential; monthly hour limits are announced for November 2026
Higher Xbox Rewards earning than Essential
Watch forUpcoming change: starting in November 2026, Premium includes 10 cloud-gaming hours per month. The September 3 announcement says current eligible subscribers are not yet subject to this limit; the exact start day and extra-hour pricing are not announced.Does not provide the general day-one release benefit included with Ultimate and PC Game PassThe within-one-year release commitment excludes Call of Duty titlesDoes not include EA Play, Fortnite Crew, or Ubisoft+ Classics as listed Ultimate benefits
Plan
Game Pass Ultimate
The broadest Xbox plan, combining the largest listed cross-device library, select day-one games, premium cloud access, multiplayer, and partner memberships.
Automatically renews until canceled · Microsoft account, supported region, device, and game requirements apply
Published price records$22.99 / monthRecorded charge · verified 2026-09-02
What you get
A current library displayed as 500+ games across console, PC, and supported devices
Select new games on day one
EA Play, Fortnite Crew, and Ubisoft+ Classics
Cloud gaming at the highest listed quality and shortest waits; monthly hour limits are announced for November 2026
Online console multiplayer
The highest listed Xbox Rewards earning rate
Watch forUpcoming change: starting in November 2026, Ultimate includes 15 cloud-gaming hours per month. The September 3 announcement says current eligible subscribers are not yet subject to this limit; the exact start day and extra-hour pricing are not announced.Future Call of Duty titles are excluded from day-one access under the April 2026 updateGame count, titles, partner benefits, features, and availability can changeCloud quality and access depend on supported devices, regions, network conditions, and game availability
Plan
PC Game Pass
A Windows-focused library plan with select day-one games, EA Play, in-game benefits, discounts, and rewards.
Automatically renews until canceled · Requires Windows 10 or 11 version 22H2 or later and the Xbox PC app · Individual games have separate system requirements
Published price records$13.99 / monthRecorded charge · verified 2026-09-02
What you get
A current library displayed as 300+ PC games
Select new games on day one
EA Play membership
In-game benefits, member discounts, and higher Xbox Rewards earning than Essential
Watch forDoes not include the Xbox console library, online console multiplayer benefit, or cloud gamingFuture Call of Duty titles are excluded from day-one access under the April 2026 updateGame count, titles, features, and availability can change
Xbox Game Pass Essential (opens in a new tab)Official source · U.S./USD · verified 2026-09-02 · effective date not publishedSupports: monthly price, current library size, cloud gaming, online console multiplayer, renewalEvidence: Official U.S. Xbox store page documents the regular monthly charge and current Essential benefits; introductory offers were excluded.
Xbox Game Pass Premium (opens in a new tab)Official source · U.S./USD · verified 2026-09-02 · effective date not publishedSupports: monthly price, current library size, release timing, cloud gaming, renewalEvidence: Official U.S. Xbox store page documents the regular monthly charge, current Premium benefits, and delayed access for select new Xbox-published games; introductory offers were excluded.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (opens in a new tab)Official source · U.S./USD · verified 2026-09-02 · effective date not publishedSupports: monthly price, current library size, day-one games, included memberships, cloud gaming, renewalEvidence: Official U.S. Xbox store page documents the regular monthly charge and current Ultimate catalog, release, membership, multiplayer, and cloud benefits.
PC Game Pass (opens in a new tab)Official source · U.S./USD · verified 2026-09-02 · effective date not publishedSupports: monthly price, PC library, day-one games, EA Play, system requirements, renewalEvidence: Official U.S. Xbox store page documents the regular monthly charge and current PC-only catalog, EA Play, release, rewards, and system conditions.
Compare Xbox Game Pass plans (opens in a new tab)Official source · U.S./USD · verified 2026-09-02 · effective date not publishedSupports: plan differences, supported devices, cloud gaming, online multiplayer, rewards, catalog variabilityEvidence: Official U.S. Xbox comparison page documents the differences among Essential, Premium, Ultimate, and PC Game Pass and states that games and features vary by plan, platform, region, and time.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Update (opens in a new tab)Official source · U.S./USD · verified 2026-09-02 · effective 2026-04-21Supports: Ultimate effective price, PC effective price, Call of Duty release timingEvidence: Official Xbox announcement documents the April 21, 2026 Ultimate and PC Game Pass price reductions and the revised release timing for future Call of Duty titles.
Upcoming Changes to Xbox Cloud Gaming (opens in a new tab)Official source · U.S./USD · verified 2026-09-06 · effective date not publishedSupports: upcoming cloud-hour limits, November 2026 timing, unannounced extra-hour pricingEvidence: Announcement dated September 3, 2026 states that monthly limits begin in November: Essential 5 hours, Premium 10, Ultimate 15. Current eligible subscribers are not yet subject to these limits. No exact effective day or additional-hour price is stated.
