The timing for this announcement is quite interesting: Microsoft has a good lineup of blockbuster games coming to Game Pass on day one in the coming months, including Minecraft Legends, Redfall, Forza Motorsport, and the much-anticipated Starfield. This remains a great value considering that you get access to hundreds of games on Xbox, PC, and the cloud.

A regular Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass subscription costs $9.99/month, while the Ultimate tier that includes both plus Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and EA Play is priced at $14.99/month. “We have stopped our previous introductory offer for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass and are evaluating different marketing promotions for new members in the future,” a Microsoft spokesperson said.įor many years, Microsoft has allowed enthusiasts to get 1 month of Game Pass for just $1. In a statement shared with Windows Central, the company explained that it’s looking for other ways to promote its game subscription service. Microsoft is no longer offering $1 trials for its various Xbox Game Pass subscriptions, including Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

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