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Xbox Live, Microsoft‘s online gaming and digital media delivery service, officially ended in 2023, with Xbox Live Gold transitioning to Xbox Game Pass Core on September 14, 2023, and all “Live” branding being fully removed by the end of the year. The Xbox network, which was formerly known as Xbox LIVE, has been rebranded to cover all services related to Xbox, marking a significant shift in Microsoft‘s gaming strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- Is Xbox Live being discontinued?: Yes, Xbox Live has been discontinued and replaced with Xbox Game Pass Core, which offers online console multiplayer and a collection of over 25 great games to play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles.
- Is Xbox Live Gold shutting down after 20 years?: Yes, Xbox Live Gold has been shut down after 20 years, with Microsoft replacing it with Xbox Game Pass Core as the new base tier of its subscription service.
- What will replace Xbox Live?: Xbox Game Pass Core will replace Xbox Live Gold, offering a new collection of games and online multiplayer features.
Xbox Live Gold
- Is Xbox Live Gold getting removed?: Yes, Xbox Live Gold is being discontinued and replaced with Xbox Game Pass Core.
- Why is Xbox Live Gold ending?: Microsoft is ending Xbox Live Gold to re-imagine how to include content with its subscription service, leveraging select titles from its Xbox Game Pass catalog.
- What happens to my Xbox Live Gold?: Xbox Live Gold will be replaced by Xbox Game Pass Core starting from September 2023.
Games and Subscriptions
- Is Xbox getting rid of free games?: With the launch of Xbox Game Pass Core, Games with Gold has been discontinued, but titles claimed through Games with Gold will continue to be available to the account that claimed them.
- How to get gold Xbox Live for free?: New Xbox accounts are given a free Xbox Live Gold trial when they first log in to an Xbox Series X or Xbox One console.
- How long left on Xbox Gold?: You can check the remaining subscription on your account by signing in to your profile and clicking on “Services & subscriptions”.
Xbox Network and Consoles
- What is Xbox Live called now?: The Xbox network, formerly known as Xbox LIVE, is an online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service created and operated by Microsoft for the Xbox brand.
- Can you play online without Xbox Live?: Depending on the game, yes, you can play online without Xbox Live, but for multiplayer, you need either Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Core.
- Will there be a new Xbox in 2028?: Microsoft executives expect to launch the next Xbox console in 2028, with a more flexible approach to its gaming hardware.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Why is Xbox shutting down?: If your console turns off unexpectedly, the power outlet may be bad or the power cord could be plugged in incorrectly, try plugging the supply directly into a different outlet.
- What happens if you don’t pay Xbox Gold?: When a renewal charge fails, you lose access to the subscription and its benefits, including online multiplayer, except for free-to-play games.
- What do I lose if I cancel Xbox Live Gold?: If you cancel your subscription, you immediately lose access to all Xbox Live Gold features, including online play, voice chat, and Games With Gold, but you can still access all features until your remaining subscription time runs out.