Microsoft’s new Xbox Game Pass Core will replace Xbox Live Gold in September
Microsoft plans to launch a new subscription service called Xbox Game Pass Core, which will replace Xbox Live Gold. The upcoming Game Pass Core will encompass the standard features of Xbox online console multiplayer support, exclusive deals, and discounts. Additionally, it will offer access to a curated collection of over 25 games, featuring popular titles like Gears 5, Forza Horizon 4, and Psychonauts 2. Current Xbox Live Gold members need not worry about the transition, as they will be automatically migrated to Xbox Game Pass Core starting September 14th. The pricing for the new service will remain the same, at $9.99 per month or $59.99 per year, aligning with the existing Xbox Live Gold subscription costs. Enhancing the gaming offerings and benefits for subscribers As part of this substitution, Microsoft will discontinue the Games with Gold program on September 1st. Games with Gold allowed Xbox users to receive complimentary monthly games for the past ten years, b...