New subscription service, Xbox Game Pass launches June 1

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Microsoft is planning to test the Xbox Game Pass subscription with Xbox Insiders. Select members in the Alpha Preview ring will get access to a small number of titles today.

Arriving in Spring 2017
Xbox Game Pass | Xbox​

What is Xbox Game Pass?

• Fee of $9.99 per month
• Unlimited access to over 100 great games – including popular backwards compatible Xbox 360 and blockbuster Xbox One titles
• Games will be added and removed from its catalogue every month
• Download and experience games in their full fidelity from top industry publishers and play offline for up to 30 days.
• Xbox Live Gold membership is not required, unless to access multiplayer.

 

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Xbox Blog: Xbox Game Pass Launches June 1 with 100+ Games; Early Access for Gold Members Starts Today

• Beginning today, May 24, all Xbox Live Gold members will get exclusive Early Access to Xbox Game Pass, and can start their 14-day free trial before anyone else. This is our way of saying thank you to our valued Gold members for their continued support.
  
• On Thursday, June 1, Xbox Game Pass will be available for all users. That means anyone with an Xbox Live account can start their 14-day free trial and play over 100 games.