The all-inclusive Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is announced

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Hard to believe, but we are planning two years of Xbox Game Pass. As this anniversary approaches, Microsoft offers a new offering: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This name could have been worrying if it had not already been disclosed. Basically, it's Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass for $ 14.99 a month. No more no less. You do not miss any exclusive novelty.

If you want to stay with Game Pass at the usual $ 9.99 per month, go for it. If you're ready to buy Xbox One games and the only extra service you need is Xbox Live for online multiplayer mode and maybe even games with gold, that's very as well. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate simply consists of consolidating two existing subscriptions into one bill. This is not a question of savings. it's simply a matter of convenience.

Although the general concept behind Xbox Game Pass has not changed since its inception, Microsoft continues to look for ways to strengthen the program with its selection of games. Now is the point where, if you are a regular at Xbox One and intend to follow a few big name editions throughout the year, the pass is a solid case. Including access to all Microsoft proprietary games at launch (such as Sea of ​​Thieves and Crackdown 3) has been an important selling point, and with all the recent studio acquisitions under Microsoft's belt, it's not difficult to chart a bright future for Game Pass.

Notable additions to the Game Pass list include crowd favorites like Monster Hunter: the world and Prey.

According to Microsoft, the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is born – at least partly – because the players asked for it. This type of consolidated affiliation offer is a "primary demand" since the "first day".

Speaking of which, "a limited number" of Xbox insiders will have a chance to test the Xbox Game Ultimate Pass from today. The public launch is scheduled for 2019 "in the current Xbox Game Pass markets".

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