Last month, Microsoft made headlines when it announced that it is planning to raise the Xbox Live Gold subscription, which is a service that offers access to online games alongside a list of monthly free games. Unsurprisingly, this announcement resulted in backlash,prompting Microsoft to reverse its decision in less than 24 hours.
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Depends on the Online Multiplayer Games You Play
The answer to that question depends on what kind of multiplayer games a player is into. As previously mentioned,all free-to-play online games no longer require an Xbox Live Gold subscription, which includes titles such asFortnite, Apex Legends, Rocket League, Roblox,andCall of Duty: Warzone,to name a few. However, it is worth noting that other online games that require an upfront purchase would still require players to have an Xbox Live Gold subscription. It is worth noting that the removal of the paywall for most free-to-play online games is something that PS Plus players already enjoy, which is why this decision is definitely good news to players on Xbox consoles. But now that free-to-play games no longer require an Xbox Live Gold subscription, what else is the service for?
Yes, If You Care About Xbox Games with Gold
According to Microsoft’s official page for Xbox Live Gold, paid online games such asBorderlands 3, Mortal Kombat 11,and more still requires an active subscription to Xbox Live Gold for online multiplayer. For players who are fond of paid online games, an Xbox Live Gold subscription is still a requirement. Additionally, the Xbox Live Gold service is still essential for those who anticipate its monthly free games, especially now that Microsoft is upping its game for its roster of Games with Gold. After the company announcedthe list of free games for February, some players were surprised with Microsoft’s selection of games, especially since it includes heavy hitters such asGears 5 and Resident Evil.The former is the Xbox Series X optimized version of the game.
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