In March, we informed you that Microsoft would be working on a new family plan for Xbox Game Passwhich is now being implemented. Those from Redmond have announced over the past few hours that members of the Xbox Insider program can now try out an option that allows you to share a subscription with multiple people. Counter? It is only available in certain territories.
As posted on the Official Xbox Blog, this feature is limited initially. Colombia and Ireland. At the moment, there aren’t many details about this proposal, although what little is known is beginning to show in which direction it will go.
In principle, users will be able to add a maximum of four players to their subscription. To begin testing this new offering, interested parties must purchase a plan called Xbox Game Pass – Insider Preview from the Microsoft Store. Other people added to the member group do not have to be members of the Xbox Insider Program, but they must be in the same country as the member.
At the moment, the “family plan” does not have a definite official name. But Microsoft is making it clear that it will target those who subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate:
Starting today in Colombia and Ireland, Xbox Insiders can begin testing a plan that allows multiple people to enjoy the benefits of Game Pass Ultimate. This makes it even easier to play the best Game Pass games with friends and family across console, PC and the cloud by allowing you to add up to four people to your subscription, each with their own unique access to games, content and content. benefits of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
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Xbox Game Pass Family Plan Takes Shape
Without a doubt, Microsoft’s announcement of a generic Game Pass subscription of the most anticipated the last time. The corporation is expected to finally launch it this year, although everything will depend on how long the testing of Xbox Insiders and its international expansion will last. Since we are already in August, a massive launch before the end of the year seems unlikely. But, of course, the last word on this has not yet been said.
No specific mention has yet been made of the possible price of the Xbox Game Pass family plan. In any case, it has been explained that those who sign up to participate in this Insider Preview will see the remaining time of their existing membership converted to the new plan. “based on the monetary value of the previous membership”. A full month of Ultimate will turn into 18 days of subscription to the new Shared Plan, according to Microsoft.
It is also not known how long this test will be carried out in Colombia and Ireland. It is only clarified that the availability of the general plan is limited and the subscription will be open “while the offer is available.”
This year, Microsoft has made a very big bet on its subscription platform. In June, it was announced that users would be able to play any Xbox game they purchased in the cloud, even if it was in the Game Pass catalog. In addition, it expanded the presence of Xbox Cloud Gaming in more countries, including Argentina.
On the other hand, Redmond is working on adding support for playing with the keyboard and mouse from the browser while doubling down on lag-removal efforts.
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