

There are some definite bangers included in the catalogue above, with notable shoutouts going to moody puzzler Inside, acrobatic platformer Ori And The Will Of The Wisps, and bro-op shooter Gears 5. The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited.

Here’s the announced Game Pass Core collection: Microsoft says that Game Pass Core’s “select collection” will include over 25 games, with new titles added a few times a year, though the company have only announced 19 of them so far. Xbox’s monthly freebie program Games With Gold is also getting axed, although you can still play previously redeemed games as long as you’re subscribed to either the Core or Ultimate tiers. Starting on September 14th, Xbox Live Gold subscribers will be automatically converted to Game Pass Core, which allows access to online multiplayer, exclusive discounts, and a compact collection of games. Microsoft haven’t announced plans to bring Game Pass Core to PC players, although the new tier costs almost the same amount as the (frankly much better value) PC Game Pass variant - for now, at least. The new Xbox Game Pass Core tier will cost £7/$10 for a monthly subscription and £50/$60 for an annual one. Microsoft have announced that a new Game Pass tier will replace Xbox Live Gold on consoles.
