How much is Xbox Game Pass?
Four plans, one library. Here is what each tier costs per month and what you actually get — measured against the real Microsoft Store value of every game. US pricing shown; see Game Pass price by country for local rates.
Essential
- Hundreds of games
- Console, PC & cloud
- Online multiplayer
- Member deals
Premium
- Larger games library
- Select day-one games
- Cloud gaming
- In-game benefits
PC Game Pass
- PC games only
- Day-one releases
- EA Play included
- Cloud gaming
Ultimate
- The full library
- Day-one releases on launch day
- Cloud gaming + EA Play
- Console + PC included
Prices are approximate and shown in USD; they vary by region and change over time. Always confirm the current price on Xbox.com.
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Game Pass Essential vs Premium vs PC vs Ultimate
Ultimate is the tier most people pick: full library, day-one releases on launch day, cloud gaming, EA Play and both console and PC. PC Game Pass is the cheaper PC-only route that still gets day-one releases and EA Play. Premium adds a larger library and select day-one games; Essential is the entry tier with online multiplayer but no day-one games. One change to note: new Call of Duty games are no longer on Game Pass at launch. Whichever plan you choose, every game below is included at no extra cost.
What you get: 696 games worth $21,033
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Game Pass price FAQ
How much is Xbox Game Pass in 2026?
There are four plans: Essential (about $9.99/month), Premium (about $14.99/month), PC Game Pass (about $13.99/month) and Ultimate (about $22.99/month). Prices vary by region — see our Game Pass price by country page — and change over time, so always confirm on Xbox.com.
What is the difference between Game Pass Essential, Premium, PC and Ultimate?
Essential is the entry console + PC + cloud tier with online multiplayer and a smaller library, but no day-one releases. Premium adds a larger library and select day-one games. PC Game Pass is PC-only and includes day-one releases and EA Play. Ultimate is the full tier: the biggest library, day-one releases on launch day, cloud gaming, EA Play and both console and PC. Day-one releases and EA Play are only on Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Are new Call of Duty games on Game Pass at launch?
No longer on day one. From 2026, new Call of Duty titles arrive on Game Pass roughly a year after release; older Call of Duty games are being added to the back catalogue instead.
Is Game Pass worth it?
If you play more than one or two games a month it usually is. The tracked Game Pass catalogue would cost about $21,033 to buy outright, far more than a yearly subscription.