Xbox Game Pass Premium
Xbox Game Pass Premium is a subscription plan for players who want a larger Game Pass library than Essential, with access across Xbox console, PC and supported devices. It combines a broad catalog of games with online console multiplayer, cloud gaming where supported, selected in-game benefits and Rewards features.
- Access to 200+ games, depending on region, platform and current catalog availability.
- Playable on Xbox console, PC and supported devices.
- Includes online console multiplayer for supported Xbox console games.
- Supports cloud gaming with shorter wait times where available.
- Includes selected in-game benefits and Rewards features.
What Xbox Game Pass Premium includes
With Xbox Game Pass Premium, you can explore a large rotating library of games across different genres. The plan is designed as a step above Essential, offering more games and stronger flexibility across devices while staying below the full Ultimate tier.
- Game library with action, adventure, RPG, racing, sports, strategy, indie and family titles.
- New titles added to the catalog over time.
- Selected Xbox-published games added within 1 year of release.
- Cloud gaming access on supported devices in supported regions.
- Rewards opportunities and selected in-game benefits where available.
Play across Xbox console, PC and supported devices
Xbox Game Pass Premium gives players more ways to access their games. Depending on the title, platform and region, you can download compatible games to Xbox consoles or Windows PC, or stream supported titles through cloud gaming without waiting for a full download.
- Play supported titles on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
- Access compatible PC games through the Xbox app on Windows.
- Stream supported games through Xbox Cloud Gaming where available.
- Use one subscription across different supported devices and play styles.
- Continue progress across compatible games when cloud saves and account syncing are supported.
Premium compared with Essential and Ultimate
Xbox Game Pass Premium is positioned between Essential and Ultimate. It gives you a larger library than Essential, but it does not offer the same full day-one release access or partner benefit package as Ultimate.
- Choose Premium if you want 200+ games and broader access than Essential.
- Choose Essential if you mainly need core features, a smaller library and online console multiplayer.
- Choose Ultimate if you want the highest-tier plan with day-one releases and extra partner benefits.
- Choose PC Game Pass if you mainly play on Windows PC and want a PC-focused plan with day-one PC titles.
Cloud gaming and online multiplayer
Premium includes online console multiplayer for supported Xbox console games and cloud gaming where supported by region, device and game availability. Cloud gaming quality, wait times and supported titles may vary between Game Pass plans.
- Use online console multiplayer for supported Xbox games.
- Stream selected games on supported cloud gaming devices where available.
- Enjoy shorter cloud gaming wait times compared with lower-tier access where supported.
- Check the current Game Pass library to see which games are available for download or cloud play.
Important notes
Xbox Game Pass Premium is a subscription service, so the game catalog, features and availability can change over time. Before purchase, make sure the selected product matches your region, duration, platform needs and account requirements.
- Game titles, number of games, features and availability may vary by region, plan, platform and date.
- Cloud gaming requires a supported device and is available only in supported regions.
- New Xbox-published games are added to Premium within 1 year of launch, not necessarily on day one.
- Day-one releases are available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
- Always check the product listing for duration, region and product-specific conditions.