After 21 years of creation, the term "Xbox Live" will be eliminated.
- "Xbox Live Gold" changed to "Xbox Game Pass Core" from September 1, 2023.
- In order to enjoy online multiplayer and various benefits, you must subscribe to the "Core" service.
- The price of "Core" is the same as the existing "Live Gold" price ($9.99 per month / $59.99 per year)
- All existing live gold subscribers will be converted to core subscribers.
- More than 25 Game Pass games available in "Core" service:
Among Us, Descenders, Dishonored 2, DOOM Eternal, Fable Anniversary, Fallout 4, Fallout 76, Forza Horizon 4, Gears 5, Grounded, Halo 5: Guardians, Halo Wars 2, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, Human Fall Flat, INSIDE, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Psychonauts 2, State of Decay 2, Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited.
(MS says this list will grow in the coming months)
- Games with Gold will also end on September 1st.
- Free games previously acquired with Live Gold will remain in the user's account.
- Discounts on purchases that Game Pass subscribers received also apply to "Core" subscribers.