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Xbox Game Pass: Tiers and Genres Explained

Author : Nathan Update : Apr 13,2025

Xbox Game Pass Game List | Tiers Explained and Listed by Genre

Xbox Game Pass provides an extensive library of games for both console and PC users, including day-one access to new releases. Dive into the details of the various tiers, the different types of passes, and explore your favorite games categorized by genre.

Xbox Game Pass Versions and Tiers Explained
- Xbox PC Game Pass
- Xbox Console Game Pass
- Xbox Core Game Pass
- Xbox Ultimate Game Pass
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Xbox Game Pass Games by Genre

Xbox Game Pass Versions and Tiers Explained

Xbox Game Pass Tiers at a Glance

The Xbox Game Pass offers three tiers, each with escalating prices and benefits: Standard, Core, and Ultimate. All tiers require a monthly subscription.

To check if a specific game is included in the Xbox Game Pass, you can use the Ctrl/Cmd + F keys on your keyboard to search for the game's name, or use the Find In Page feature on your mobile browser.

Xbox PC Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass Game List | Tiers Explained and Listed by Genre

The Xbox Game Pass for PC is priced at $9.99 per month, offering access to hundreds of PC games for download, day-one releases, and exclusive membership discounts. Subscribers also receive a complimentary EA Play membership, unlocking a selection of EA's top titles, in-game rewards, and game trials.

Note that this tier does not include online multiplayer or cross-platform play for some games.

Xbox PC Game Pass Games

Xbox Console Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass Game List | Tiers Explained and Listed by Genre

Priced at $10.99 monthly, the Xbox Game Pass for consoles grants access to a vast array of console games for download, day-one releases, and membership discounts.

This tier excludes online multiplayer, cross-platform play for certain games, and a free EA Play membership.

Xbox Console Game Pass Games

Xbox Core Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass Game List | Tiers Explained and Listed by Genre

Exclusive to console players, the Core Game Pass is available for $9.99 per month. It includes online console multiplayer, which is not offered in the standard console pass. However, the game selection is limited to a curated list of 25 titles, rather than the full catalog.

This tier also does not come with a free EA Play membership.

Xbox Core Game Pass Games

Xbox Ultimate Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass Game List | Tiers Explained and Listed by Genre

For $16.99 a month, the Ultimate tier provides the complete Xbox Game Pass experience for both PC and console users. It includes all benefits from the lower tiers, such as online console multiplayer and a free EA Play membership, plus exclusive features like Cloud Saving for Games and Membership Perks.