🪟 Xbox Game Pass guide: Everything you need to know

If you have questions about the Xbox Game Pass service, we're here to help. Microsoft's Game Pass is a subscription-based service that opens up a whole library of games. It launched in mid-2017 and is available to anyone, regardless of being a Gold subscriber or not. Microsoft is pushing Game Pass hard, and it's going to be a very important service for Xbox going forward, both on console and on PC. Here's everything you need to know. What is Xbox Game Pass? Game Pass is a subscription service that gives Xbox One gamers access to a library of games to download and play for as long as they continue to pay for the service. A similar example would be EA Access, except Game Pass isn't exclusive to one publisher. How much does it cost? Xbox Game Pass costs $9.99 a month. In some locations, you can buy a six-month subscription code up front. Everyone can get a free 14-day trial before paying. Does it replace Xbox Live Games with Gold? No. Game Pass is a completely separate serv... ...