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Can you keep Xbox Game Pass games forever?

With an Xbox Game Pass subscription you get access to hundreds of amazing, high-quality games: an absolute necessity for any gamer! But how long can you keep the games you download with Xbox Game Pass? We’lll tell you everything you need to know.

Published on: 24-01-2024 Author: Merel

Free Xbox Game Pass games vs. discounted games 

Whether you can keep playing your favorite Xbox Game Pass games, depends on whether the game was free in this premium subscription, or if you bought it for a discounted price.

Can I keep free Xbox Game Pass games?

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. Luckily, all your files and progress will be saved and you can keep playing where you left off.

Can I keep Xbox Game Pass games I bought at a discount?

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.

How long do games stay in the Xbox Game Pass library?

It varies from game to game how long they stay in the Xbox Game Pass library. Typically, a game will leave the library after 12 or 18 months. Want to know if your favorite games are leaving the library? Xbox posts updates every month with the games that are leaving and joining the library and on which dates this happens.

Can I keep my Xbox Live Gold games on Xbox Game Pass Core?

True Xbox gamers might remember that there used to be an Xbox Live Gold membership. This subscription is now transformed to Xbox Game Pass Core. But what about the games you purchased with Xbox Live Gold

Don’t worry! Members get to keep all the games they claimed with the Gold program. More specifically, Xbox One titles can still be accessed as long as you’re a Game Pass Core or Game Pass Ultimate member, while Xbox 360 and Original Xbox titles will remain in your library regardless of your subscription status.

Buy Xbox Game Pass at Startselect

Ready to start your Xbox Game Pass subscription and get access to all the different games and benefits. You can get your subscription for 3 or 6 months with the Xbox gift cards at Startselect. So, don’t wait any longer and get playing!

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About the author: Merel is a true cozy- and puzzle game lover and has logged countless hours in Stardew Valley and Professor Layton on the Switch. She has a subscription to (almost) every streaming platform imaginable and a severe online shopping addiction.

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