Can you keep games after they leave Game Pass?

The games are only playable as long as you have the subscription. Once the subscription ends, then so does the access to the games. If you want to own them, you have to purchase them.
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Do you lose your games if you get rid of Game Pass?

It's important to note that when you turn off the automatic renewal, your access to the Xbox Game Pass and all of its features will continue until the end of your current billing period. However, you will lose access to the games once your subscription ends but your progress is still stored on your cloud storage.
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Do games get deleted when Game Pass expires?

I'll be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. Don't worry, your game progress will be preserved until you decide to renew your subscription.
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Are games on Game Pass forever?

With Game Pass, most games don't stay forever. The games typically leave Game Pass on the 15th and the last day of every month. Games typically stay on Game Pass for 12 to 18 months. Still, it varies depending on certain factors such as popularity, exclusivity, licensing issues, and developer priorities.
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Do I need to buy games if I have Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?

No, with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you will have access to hundreds of games, downloadable updates and exclusive offers, so there is no need to purchase any games after signing up.
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Can you still play games after Xbox game pass expires?

How long does Game Pass last without paying?

After 24 months of inactivity, Microsoft will turn off recurring billing for that subscription, which means that after your then-current term has expired, you won't be billed for the next billing cycle and your subscription will terminate.
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Is Xbox Live Gold still a thing?

Frequently Asked Questions. What happened with Xbox Live Gold? Starting September 14, 2023, Xbox Live Gold transitioned to Xbox Game Pass Core. Players will still have access to online console multiplayer, plus they got access to a new collection of over 25 great games to play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles.
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Can I play Game Pass games offline?

Xbox: If you've purchased a game from the Xbox or Microsoft Store, or you subscribe to Game Pass, you can play games offline on one of your logged in devices.
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What happens when a game is taken off Game Pass?

Once a game leaves the Xbox Game Pass catalogue, you'll need to purchase a digital copy from the Xbox app for Windows or the Microsoft Store, play from a disc or obtain another form of entitlement to continue playing the game. Remember, Xbox will notify members prior to a game leaving the Xbox Game Pass catalogue.
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Do I lose my games if I cancel Xbox Live?

When you cancel your subscription, you only stop the autorenewal from happening, you still keep the rest of whatever you purchased. If you purchased a year, you'd still have a year left. XBox Game Pass games are only for when your subscription is active.
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Why do games get taken off Game Pass?

Usually games are on for a year, sometimes more. Then when the contract ends for the games to be on Gamepass. They get removed. New games are then added.
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What is replacing Xbox Live Gold?

Microsoft just launched Xbox Game Pass Core, its newest subscription taking the place of Xbox Live Gold. This means the Xbox Live service many console owners used throughout their childhood for online play no longer exists.
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How to get Xbox Gold for free?

This article covers four ways you can get a Game Pass Core (formerly Xbox Live Gold) subscription for free.
  1. Get Free Subscription Codes via Microsoft Rewards.
  2. Get Free Game Pass Core Codes With Controllers and Consoles.
  3. Play Multiplayer for Free During Free Play Days.
  4. Use Game Pass Free Trials.
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Can I convert Game Pass core to Ultimate?

Buy additional time for the subscription (as desired) before conversion to Ultimate. If you already have an active PC Game Pass subscription, add enough time for Game Pass Core to get to your overall desired total. The two will combine to convert at the 3:2 ratio.
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Can you convert Xbox Live Gold to Game Pass?

For my Gamepass Ultimate subscription, instead of paying the monthly fee, I would purchase Xbox Live Gold for a year and redeem it (once my initial subscription ran out) then redeem 1 month of Gamepass ultimate to convert the Gold subscription into 1 years worth of Gamepass Ultimate.
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What's the difference between Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate?

Q: What is the difference between Xbox Game Pass Core and Ultimate? A: Xbox Game Pass Core gives you access to over 100 games for one low monthly price. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all the benefits of Core plus online multi-player gaming and access to Xbox Live Gold.
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Can you get Game Pass Ultimate for a year?

The maximum that can be applied to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is 36 months.
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What is the cheapest Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass Core (Xbox Consoles) - $9.99/month

The equivalent to an Xbox Live Gold Membership, Game Pass Core focuses entirely on offering online multiplayer on Xbox consoles. Included in the price is access to Xbox's online multiplayer services and all the discounts and offers made available for members.
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Is Cdkeys legit for Xbox Live?

I have used cd keys for pc, psn and xbox for years, they are legit, just make sure you select the correct region for the code as most codes are locked to regions.
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Is it cheaper to get Game Pass Ultimate?

At $17 per month, an Ultimate subscription bundles the benefits of a Core and Console membership for $4 less than it would cost to sign up for both separately.
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Why do I have Xbox Game Pass for free?

The key is Microsoft Rewards, a loyalty program that rewards people who use Microsoft products such as Bing and Xbox. It only takes about 10 minutes a day to rack up enough points to get a free month of Xbox Game Pass, as well as other rewards for using Microsoft's services.
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Can you share Xbox Game Pass?

Select "Make this my home Xbox." Sign in with your kids' profiles: Once your console is designated as the Home Xbox, anyone who signs in with their profile can access your Game Pass Ultimate subscription, including your kids.
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Can you get a free trial of Xbox Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass offers a free 14-day trial that allows you access to over 100 high-quality games. With all the latest releases included, you'll have plenty of choices for the ultimate gaming experience.
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