What happens when Game Pass runs out?

Don't worry, your game progress will be preserved until you decide to renew your subscription. It's saved in the Xbox Cloud and syncs each time you launch a game, no matter if your subscription expires and if you have to renew it later. I hope this helps and if you have further questions please let me know.
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What happens if Game Pass runs out?

As long as you were signed in to the Xbox network the last time you played, your achievements, game saves, and game progress will all be there.
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Do I own Game Pass games forever?

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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What happens to games when play pass expires?

After your subscription ends, you'll lose access to the Play Pass tab on the Google Play Store app. Games and apps you get from the Play Pass catalog may start to show ads and in-app purchases.
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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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Can you still play games after Xbox Game Pass expires?

Can you play games with gold after Xbox Live expires?

Specifically, players can continue to access any Xbox One games they previously redeemed through Games with Gold if they remain a Game Pass Core or Game Pass Ultimate member. Regardless of subscription status, any Xbox 360 or Original Xbox titles redeemed via Games with Gold will remain in the player's library.
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How do I keep my Xbox Game Pass games forever?

No. If you get a game or DLC for free with Xbox Game Pass, you can play the game as long as you have the subscription and as long as the game does not leave the Xbox Game Pass library. If one of the circumstances occurs, you will need to buy the game to continue playing it.
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How long will 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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How long can you play games with Game Pass?

How long do I have access to games in the Game Pass catalog? Game Pass members enjoy access to high-quality games in the PC or console catalog until either the membership is canceled/expires, or a game leaves the Game Pass catalog.
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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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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 a few hours gaming per week, and only play Minecraft during that time, you might want to skip it. It is a great deal if you like they library they have, and they have a lot of great titles.
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Why can't i renew my Xbox Game Pass?

If you're having trouble trying to purchase an Xbox subscription, you may already have a suspended subscription. If so, you will have to pay the balance before you can purchase another one. If your subscription is fully paid, see if another subscription in your account might be overdue.
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Is Xbox Live now free?

Xbox network service is available as both a free service and a subscription-based service known as Xbox Game Pass Core. In 2021, Microsoft renamed Xbox Live as simply the "Xbox network" to cover all of its services related to Xbox, and began slowly phasing out all "Live" branding until it was fully removed in 2023.
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What's the difference between Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate?

Q&A. 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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Is there a limit on Xbox Game Pass?

Game Pass Ultimate is an unlimited gaming subscription service for Xbox One consoles and PCs. It will also work with the new Xbox Series X and Series S consoles. There are no limitations on how many games you can play each month and there are no restrictions.
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Can you upgrade Game Pass to Ultimate?

Here are the steps to upgrade from Gold to Ultimate: Sign in to your Microsoft account. Navigate to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate page. Select 'Upgrade now'.
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How long will Game Pass be $1?

Get your first 14 days for $1, then $9.99/mo. Subscription continues automatically.
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Why is Xbox Live ending?

“With this evolution, we're saying farewell to Games with Gold. We wanted to use this opportunity to re-imagine how to include content with this subscription. We found that the answer to the most compelling catalog was to leverage select titles from our Xbox Game Pass catalog.”
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What's the difference between Xbox Live and Game Pass?

Core, previously known as Xbox Live, allows for online multiplayer on Xbox and comes with access to 25 games for free including Doom Eternal, Forza Horizon 5 and Fallout 76. Game Pass Console includes access to more than 100 Xbox games to play but does not include online multiplayer on the console.
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How to get one 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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Are Xbox Live Gold games free forever?

With the launch of Xbox Game Pass Core, we said farewell to Games with Gold on September 1, 2023. However, titles claimed through Games with Gold will continue to be available to the account that claimed them.
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Do I lose my games if I cancel Xbox Live?

Canceling your subscription doesn't close your Xbox network account. You keep your GamerTag, saved game files, achievements, and any digital games and downloadable content (DLC) you purchased through the service.
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Why is Xbox getting rid of games with gold?

“We wanted to use this opportunity to reimagine how to include content with this subscription,” says Jerret West, CVP of gaming marketing at Xbox. “We found that the answer to the most compelling catalog was to leverage select titles from our Xbox Game Pass catalog.”
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