do you need xbox live to use the game pass on pc?

We wanted to use this opportunity to re-imagine how to include content with this subscription. 'With this evolution, we’re saying farewell to Games with Gold. Game Pass Core brings online play together with Game Pass in a new offering for gamers around the world. 'In 2017, we introduced Xbox Game Pass which provided a curated library of games. ' For over twenty years, Xbox players have been connecting via Xbox Live to compete, cooperate, and experience the world’s biggest online multiplayer games,' reads the Xbox Wire post. More titles will be added two or three times per year. It will give subscribers access to online multiplayer, a selection of over 25 games, and exclusive member deals.

Xbox Game Pass Core will be the same price as Xbox Live Gold, which is $9.99 per month or $59.99 per year. Microsoft has officially announced, following a leak yesterday, Xbox Live Gold is being rebranded to Xbox Game Pass Core on September 14.

By William D'Angelo, posted on 17 July 2023 / 2,166 Views

Do you need xbox live to use the game pass on pc?