@rumpa
Xbox Oct 27, 2026

How do the free monthly games on Xbox work now?

Used to get Games with Gold every month. Now I am confused about what is included with which Game Pass tier and whether I keep anything if I cancel. Can someone explain it simply?
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alexb Oct 30, 2026
rumpa
They don't, not the old way. Games with Gold ended in 2023 and the cheap tier turned into Game Pass Core, which is now called Essential. Instead of a couple of games each month that you claim and keep, you get a library of around 50 that rotates, and you can only play them while you're subscribed. Online multiplayer is still included in that tier, which is what most people are paying it for anyway.