According to a reputable industry insider, Microsoft has plans to eventually get rid of its Xbox Live Gold subscription service.

Can you not buy 12 months of Xbox Live?

Microsoft removed its 12-month Xbox Live Gold memberships online back in July 2020. You also have the opportunity to upgrade to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which includes Xbox Live Gold and access to hundreds of games on Xbox consoles, PC, and Android devices, for $15 a month.

When do I no longer need Xbox Live Gold?

This means that when the update comes to all Xbox users, players will no longer need an Xbox Live Gold subscription to create a party chat with their friends, look for a multiplayer group or play free-to-play multiplayer games on Xbox. Have you played Xbox Series X?

Are there any free to play Xbox Live games?

Following the change, free-to-play multiplayer games are now playable on any account with or without an Xbox Live Gold subscription. Some titles, like Call of Duty: Warzone and Destiny 2, issued mandatory updates related to the change, which must be installed before accessing free-to-play multiplayer.

How long should my son play on his Xbox?

They can earn up to 60 minutes a day. That way we get our chores done and they get to play the Xbox. I think any time longer than that is just a waste of time for children to be playing on the Xbox. Create a free account with Care.com and join our community today.

Which is better Xbox Live or Xbox Live Gold?

Xbox Live has been around for pretty much the entire lifespan of the Xbox console, and Xbox Live Gold is the more premium version of it. And while it has gone through changes and growing pains over the years, it’s been there to deliver a more robust online experience to gamers on the Xbox platform.

When is the best time to get Xbox Live Gold?

You’ll also get Xbox One Gold member-exclusive discounts in the many sales on the Xbox Live store. It’s worth noting you can probably grab the best Xbox Live Gold deals during Black Friday and Cyber Monday – so if none of these tickle your fancy then it could be worth waiting until then.

What can you do with Xbox Live Gold Membership?

As of June 2019, there’s an even better way to use your Xbox Live Gold membership – turning it into a Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Game Pass Ultimate combines the online play of Live Gold and the game streaming library of Game Pass to bring you the ultimate Xbox experience.

How long can you Play Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?

Maximum 36 months of redeemed Xbox Game Pass Ultimate per account at a time, including any converted time from Xbox Live Gold and/or Xbox Game Pass (for PC or Console). Game titles, number, features, and availability vary over time, by region and platform. Learn more at

Following the change, free-to-play multiplayer games are now playable on any account with or without an Xbox Live Gold subscription. Some titles, like Call of Duty: Warzone and Destiny 2, issued mandatory updates related to the change, which must be installed before accessing free-to-play multiplayer.