TechGamingWhat is Xbox Game Pass Core and does it replace Xbox Live Gold?Is this the end of Xbox live?When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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Is this the end of Xbox live?
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For gamers of a certain age, Xbox Live has been something of a cultural phenomenon. Indeed it was my first experience of online multiplayer and where I made my first Gamertag (shout out to Finer_ Jellyfish, a randomised name). But it could be about to go the way of the Dodo.That’s because according to new leaks,Microsoftis planning to replace the monthly subscription service with a brand new “Game Pass Core” offering from September. At least, that’s according to a now-deleted post onWindows Centraland some industry leaks.
(Image credit: Xbox)
(Image credit: Xbox)
What is Game Pass Core?
Can I just stay subscribed to Xbox Live Gold?
(Image credit: Microsoft)
(Image credit: Microsoft)
Interesting question. Of course, we don’t know yet, but it looks like the answer is no. The fact that Game Pass Core includes online multiplayer at the same fee as a Gold subscription suggests Microsoft is killing the term “Xbox Live.“This seems to be a relaunch of Xbox’s online service, but your subscription will likely switch from Xbox Live to Game Pass Core.
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