What happens to games that leave Gamepass?

Games may exit the catalog after a period of time. Once a game leaves the Xbox Game Pass catalog, 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.
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Do you permanently keep games from Game Pass?

Yes, if you bought a discounted game with your Xbox Game Pass subscription, you can keep the game forever! It doesn't matter if your subscription expires or if the game leaves the Xbox Game Pass library.
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Do Game Pass games return?

Note As a limited exception, digital game products may be eligible for a refund within 30 days if you're unsatisfied with the license agreement or warranty, but only if you do not make or retain any copies.
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What does leaving soon mean on Xbox Game Pass?

Leaving Soon means they are no longer on Gamepass (Xbox and/or PC). If you have downloaded it, it stays on your machine but you can't access the game unless you purchase it.
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Did they remove Subnautica from Game Pass?

As per the 'leaving soon' section on the Game Pass app, Subnautica will leave Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on November 15th along with the other previously announced Game Pass titles.
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Can you still play games after Xbox game pass expires?

Is Dreamlight Valley leaving Game Pass?

Will Disney Dreamlight Valley remain available on Xbox Game Pass after the game leaves Early Access? Yes. Disney Dreamlight Valley will still be available to download and play on Xbox Game Pass after leaving Early Access on December 5, 2023.
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Will Subnautica become free?

Epic Games has recently opened its own digital distribution platform in hopes that its industry-leading revenue share split will attract developers. Inaugurating the new Epic Games Store, the company is giving away underwater survival game Subnautica (2018) for free. As in, download it now for free and keep it forever.
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How long can Xbox Game Pass last?

Your purchase of Game Pass Ultimate will automatically convert any outstanding time on your subscriptions to Xbox Game Pass or EA Play into time for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at the current conversion ratio, up to a maximum of 36 months. Prepaid time conversion is final, and ratios are subject to change.
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Is Xbox leaving the console market?

Microsoft not exiting console business, Xbox boss reportedly tells staff. Xbox leaders, including Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty, will share updates on the Xbox business and detail their vision for the future. Microsoft is committed to remaining a player in the global console gaming hardware market.
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How do you know if a game is leaving Game Pass?

Microsoft has released a handy Xbox update that makes it nice and clear if a game you play is leaving Game Pass soon. As reported by Pure Xbox, players will now be presented with a pop-up message when they go to play a game that will soon leave the subscription service.
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How to get Game Pass for free?

Q: How do I get Xbox Game Pass for free? A: You can get Xbox Game Pass for free by signing up for a one-month trial. During the one-month trial you can play any of the games in the Xbox Game Pass library and if you decide to keep the subscription once the trial is over, you won't have to spend any money.
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Is Xbox Game Pass worth it?

If you spend a bit each day playing a wide variety of games, then it's probably worth it. However, if you only spend… 100% worth it even if you don't game a lot. The chance to play a lot of different games with little up front and theres so many short indies you can beat that make it easily worth the money.
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Is Game Pass Ultimate worth it?

Game Pass Ultimate is always a better choice if you plan on playing on a console. The added value of online multiplayer is too good to pass up for most. If you never play online games and want to save a few bucks, the standard Game Pass Console is still a great value, although you'll miss out on the EA Play library.
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Is Call of Duty on Game Pass?

Xbox head Phil Spencer recently confirmed in an interview that Call of Duty will be available on the Xbox Game Pass but remained tight lipped about the franchise's availability.
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What is the difference between Game Pass Core and Ultimate?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all the benefits of Core plus online multi-player gaming and access to Xbox Live Gold. With Ultimate, you also get access to all of the games on Xbox One, Windows 10 PC, and Xbox Cloud gaming for Android devices.
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Is Xbox going out of business 2024?

In short, no. As anyone who remembers Sega's days as a hardware developer will know, it takes more than just a bad year or two for a company to abandon the hardware market entirely. And Sega still exists as a publisher and developer, so Microsoft isn't about to shutter its Xbox division.
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Is Xbox making a new console in 2024?

Microsoft is planning to refresh its Xbox Series X console in 2024 with an all-new design and features. Codenamed Brooklin, the unannounced console refresh has been accidentally revealed in new FTC v.
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Will Xbox One be discontinued?

Microsoft has stopped manufacturing all Xbox One consoles. The software giant originally discontinued the Xbox One X and digital Xbox One S ahead of the Xbox Series X launch, then quietly stopped manufacturing the Xbox One S at the end of 2020, leaving retailers to sell out their remaining stock.
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Can you still convert gold to Ultimate?

If you had an active Xbox Live Gold subscription, it was automatically be converted to Xbox Game Pass Core on 9/14/2023. Any Xbox Live Gold codes you still have on hand will also convert directly to Game Pass Core. Buy additional time for the subscription (as desired) before conversion to Ultimate.
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How to get 1 month free Xbox Game Pass?

How to Sign Up for a Free Xbox Game Pass Month
  1. Access the Xbox website and log in with your account.
  2. Go to 'Membership' and tap on 'Xbox Game Pass Free Trial'.
  3. Agree to the terms and conditions and click on 'Submit'.
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Can you upgrade Game Pass to Ultimate?

As a Game Pass Core member, can I upgrade to Game Pass Ultimate? Yes, and your remaining Game Pass Core time will be converted automatically to Game Pass Ultimate at the current conversion ratio, up to 36 months.
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Will Subnautica 3 exist?

Subnautica 3 is officially confirmed by Unknown Worlds following a leak in a financial report last November. Details about the game's Early Access plans are promised in 2024, with speculation of an early access release before the officially slated early 2025 launch.
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Is Subnautica an endless game?

Subnautica. Dont worry, it has a ending with one of the best storys I have ever seen in a game!
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Can you play Subnautica forever?

You can play forever as long as you don't get bored before forever arrives. If you want to just play around and ignore the story you could use the creative mode. It is without the survival element of the game and has all the blue prints unlocked from the start.
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