Microsoft has finally revealed the long-rumored Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family Plan, just days later logo leak all about new registration level validation. Xbox has announced that the new plan, which allows subscribers to share with up to four other friends or family members, is being tested in Ireland and Colombia, where it will cost 21.99, respectively. € per month and 49,900 COP.
Friends & Family Plan members get all the usual benefits of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, including cloud streaming and a rotating selection of games. While pricing details haven’t been revealed in the US, it’s said to be around $10 more than the current Xbox Game Pass Ultimate bundle, which currently costs $14.99. This plan will allow users to share expenses between multiple people, making it a boon for college students who have just returned to the dorms.
In addition to the detailed price information, Xbox also released the FAQ detailing how it works and how the service works across different regions. It also confirms that a user can only be a member of one group at a time, and that group members can only join the group up to twice per year.
Subscribers who change the current package will be converted the remaining time according to the following formula.
- 30 days of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is 18 days of Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family
- 30 days of Xbox Game Pass (Console) is 12 days of Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family
- 30 days of PC Game Pass is 12 days of Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family
- 30 days Xbox Live Gold is 12 days Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family
- 30 days of EA Play is 6 days of Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family
The Friends & Family Bundle is not yet available in the U, S., UK, or Europe, but will be revealed in those regions soon. In the meantime, check out our latest episode of Podcasts Unlocked, where we discuss whether the new Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family Plan Bundle could be a major upgrade to the service. You can also find our list of Best games on Xbox Game Pass right here.
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