Microsoft to sunset its Xbox Live Gold subscription

Microsoft will reportedly sunset its Xbox Live Gold subscription, which enables multiplayer gaming, provides game discounts and much more. Also Read: Microsoft Scout, an OpenClaw-powered AI assistant works across Outlook, Teams and more: Here's how

Games with Gold will also likely go away “after first appearing on the Xbox 360 in 2013”, reports Android Authority. Also Read: Call of Duty: Warzone to go offline on last-gen consoles in 2026 after Modern Warfare 4 launch

The news was first reported by Windows Central, however, the link is now taken down. Also Read: Acer Predator Atlas 8 debuts with 120Hz screen, Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor, 80Wh battery: Specs, availability

It appears that Xbox Live Gold will be replaced by a new subscription named ‘Xbox Game Pass Core.’

This changeover is expected to take place on September 1 this year.

The Game Pass Core tier will likely be available at the same price as Live Gold.

This means that users have to pay $9.99 per month or $59.99 for a yearly subscription.

The new subscription will likely allow subscribers to do online multiplayer and also give them access to special Game Pass discounts and deals.

Moreover, the company is expected to convert existing Xbox Live Gold subscribers to Game Pass Core subscribers automatically, the report said.

Meanwhile, the tech giant had announced that it will “end” the ‘Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family’ preview programme on August 15.

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— IANS