What is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is Microsoft's top-tier gaming subscription, bundling access to a rotating library of 500+ games across Xbox consoles, PC, and the cloud into a single monthly membership.
It combines console Game Pass, PC Game Pass, Xbox Cloud Gaming, online console multiplayer, and partner libraries such as EA Play and Ubisoft+ Classics, plus Fortnite Crew. It sits above the Essential, Premium, and PC Game Pass tiers as the all-in-one plan.
How much does Xbox Game Pass Ultimate cost?
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is priced at a monthly subscription rate that Microsoft reduced in 2026 after an earlier increase. In the US it currently runs at roughly $23/month, down from a previous high near $30, with pricing varying by region and currency.
Because Microsoft has adjusted this rate more than once in the past year, always confirm the live price for your region on Xbox.com or your storefront before purchase.
What's included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes everything Microsoft offers in one plan: a 500+ game library on console and PC, day-one access to Xbox and Bethesda first-party titles, Xbox Cloud Gaming for streaming on supported devices, online console multiplayer, EA Play, Ubisoft+ Classics, and Fortnite Crew, including monthly V-Bucks plus the current Battle Pass.
It is the only tier that bundles all of these together.
Does Xbox Game Pass Ultimate include new Call of Duty games at launch?
No. As of 2026, newly released Call of Duty titles no longer arrive on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on their launch day. Microsoft moved new Call of Duty entries to a delayed window, typically around a year after release, so they now join the library later rather than day one.
Existing Call of Duty titles already in the library remain available.
Can I play Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on PC?
Yes. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes full PC Game Pass access alongside console access, so a single Ultimate membership covers both Xbox consoles and Windows PC.
This is a key difference from the standalone PC Game Pass tier, which covers PC only and does not include console play, Ubisoft+ Classics, or Fortnite Crew.
Does Xbox Game Pass Ultimate include cloud gaming?
Yes. Xbox Cloud Gaming is included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, letting you stream supported titles to consoles, PCs, phones, tablets, and other compatible devices without downloading them first.
Cloud streaming is one of the features reserved for higher tiers and is not part of the standalone PC Game Pass plan.
What's the difference between Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and the other tiers?
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the only tier that combines console access, PC access, cloud gaming, online multiplayer, day-one first-party releases, EA Play, Ubisoft+ Classics, and Fortnite Crew.
Essential is the entry plan with a smaller library, Premium is the mid-range console-and-PC option, and PC Game Pass covers PC only. Ultimate offers the largest library and the full feature set.
Does Xbox Game Pass Ultimate include EA Play?
Yes. EA Play membership is bundled into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at no extra cost, giving you access to the EA Play library of games, trials of select new EA titles, and in-game member rewards.
EA Play is included on the Ultimate tier and is not part of the entry-level Essential plan.
Does Xbox Game Pass Ultimate include Fortnite Crew?
Yes. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate bundles Fortnite Crew, which delivers the current season's Battle Pass, a monthly allotment of V-Bucks, and a rotating Crew cosmetic pack.
This perk is exclusive to the Ultimate tier and is one of the features that separates it from Premium and PC Game Pass.
How do I redeem an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate code?
To redeem an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate code, sign in to your Microsoft account, then enter the 25-character code either on your Xbox console through Store > Redeem, in the Xbox app on PC, or at xbox.com/redeem.
The membership is added to your account automatically once the code is accepted. Make sure your account region matches the code's intended region before redeeming.
What happens to my games if I cancel Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?
If you cancel Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you keep access to the library until your paid period ends, after which library titles are no longer playable unless you resubscribe or buy them.
Save data is retained on your account, and any games you purchased outright, including member-discount purchases, remain yours permanently.
