

Xbox Live Gold has played a pivotal role in console gaming since its launch in 2002, establishing itself as the standard for online play.

As a result, Games with Gold will also come to a close on September 1, although players will still retain access to previously downloaded games from the program. Set to take effect on September 14, the new service offers a curated selection of games and online multiplayer capabilities, effectively merging the features of Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass. In a significant shift for Xbox players, Microsoft has announced the end of Xbox Live Gold after nearly two decades, making way for the introduction of Xbox Game Pass Core.
