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Xbox Game Passhas been massively successful since its launch several years ago.
Offering 100s of Xbox games to download and play on Xbox One andXbox Series X/S for one monthly fee, it’s a no-brainer for most console owners.
Thankfully, PC gamers also have their own version - PC Game Pass. And, if youown a PCas well as an Xbox, you can get both, along withCloud Gamingand other benefits, for a single monthly payment too.
Here then is everything you need to know about PC Game Pass.
What is PC Game Pass?
PC Game Pass is a monthly subscription service that offers alibrary of full gamesto download and play on your machine without any further fees.
The list of games is curated and updated each month, with some added and some less popular titles being removed. You just need to download the ones on offer and play as much as you like - as if you bought the game outright yourself.
The PC version of the service is exclusive to gamers runningWindows 10orWindows 11.
It is also available as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which includes over 400Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and original Xbox games. You also get access to Xbox’sCloud Gamingservice to stream games on mobile devices, PC and Xbox consoles,EA Playand Xbox Live Gold.
How much does PC Game Pass cost?
In the UK, PC Game Pass costs £7.99 per month. It is $9.99 per month in the US.
If you also own an Xbox console or want to play cloud games on your mobile device, you might find that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is a much better deal. It costs £10.99 per month in the UK, $14.99 per month in the US.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
Three-months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes access to 100s of PC games, 100s of Xbox games, plus EA Play, Cloud Gaming, online play and more.
Minimum specs for PC Game Pass
As you’d expect from playing such a wide range of games there are some minimum spec requirements to ensure things run smoothly. Microsoft recommends your machine meets these specs:
What games are available as part of PC Game Pass?
There will always be over 400 games available for the PC gaming community. The list includes all new Xbox Studios titles on the day of their release.
Some of them also appear in ourbest PC games to buy round-up, showing just how good a deal Game Pass is.
PC Games Pass games list (as of 11 August 2025):
** available with EA Play membership only as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
