MS want to keep charging for 'online' play as that is 'essential' for some people so they will Sub at least to the lowest tier - Its why I sub to PS+ Essential because without it, I can't play ALL the content in Games I bought to play 'online'. Personally I think this probably makes more sense. Last week it was also revealed Xbox would be closing its 'Friends & Family' Game Pass plan.

Keep in mind, there's been no official public confirmation just yet. This apparent leak follows a series of rumours about Microsoft retiring Xbox Live Gold and even merging it with Game Pass. Monthly free Games with Gold is ending /s8Xm5096hY- Benji-Sales July 17, 2023.Will include 25+ Game Pass games including DOOM Eternal, Forza Horizon 4, Gears 5, and more.It will be replaced by Game Pass Core starting September 1st The PC tier is the same price at $9.99 (per month) and at a higher price of $10.99 there's the Console tier and Ultimate for $16.99. Once again, this new tier will supposedly replace the Gold tier. It seems the monthly free 'Games with Gold' offer will also be coming to an end.

''Among Us, Descenders, Dishonored 2, DOOM Eternal, Fable Anniversary, Fallout 4, Fallout 76, Forza Horizon 4, Gears 5, Grounded, Halo 5: Guardians, Halo Wars 2, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, Human Fall Flat, INSIDE, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Psychonauts 2, State of Decay 2, Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited.' You can see a graphic of this new tier in the tweet below: Here are some of the games which will reportedly be included with Game Pass Core.

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