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Xbox Game Pass: Games, Tiers & Genres

by Christian Mar 13,2025

Xbox Game Pass offers a massive library of games for console and PC, including day-one access to many new releases. This guide breaks down the service's tiers, subscription options, and showcases games categorized by genre.

Xbox Game Pass Versions and Tiers Explained

Xbox Game Pass Tiers at a Glance

Xbox Game Pass offers three tiers: Standard, Core, and Ultimate, each with increasing price and benefits. All tiers are month-to-month subscriptions. To quickly find a specific game, use Ctrl/Cmd + F (keyboard) or your browser's "Find in Page" function.

Xbox PC Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass Game List | Tiers Explained and Listed by Genre

For $9.99/month, get hundreds of PC games, day-one access to new releases, and member discounts. Includes EA Play membership (access to select EA titles, rewards, and trials). Note: Online multiplayer and cross-platform play may be limited for some games.

Xbox Console Game Pass

At $10.99/month, enjoy hundreds of console games, day-one access to new releases, and member discounts. Online multiplayer and cross-platform play may be limited, and EA Play is not included.

Xbox Core Game Pass

Console-only, this $9.99/month tier offers online multiplayer but a curated selection of around 25 games, unlike the full catalog. EA Play is not included.

Xbox Ultimate Game Pass

The premium tier ($16.99/month) for PC and console, offering all benefits of lower tiers (online multiplayer, EA Play). Exclusive features include cloud saves and member perks.