Xbox Game Pass Codes

An Xbox Game Pass code adds prepaid time to your Microsoft account. You'll find all four of Microsoft's current plans here: Ultimate, Premium, Essential (formerly Core), and PC Game Pass. Keys come with instant digital delivery and competitive prices, in different lengths and for different regions. Most of what we sell are keys you redeem on your own account. A few listings are accounts that already carry a subscription, and those follow the steps on their product page.

What does each Xbox Game Pass tier include?

The game library grows as you move up through the plans. Essential has the smallest library and doesn't include new releases on day one. Premium has a larger library, and new Xbox-published games join it within a year of launch. Ultimate is the top tier, with the biggest library, new games on day one, and bundled access to EA Play, Fortnite Crew, and Ubisoft+ Classics. PC Game Pass is a separate plan for Windows that includes day-one releases and EA Play. Available titles change over time and vary by region, plan, and device. If you've already decided, browse our offers for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Essential (Core), or Game Pass for PC.

Which tiers support cloud gaming and PC play?

Ultimate, Premium, and Essential include cloud gaming, while PC Game Pass does not. Monthly cloud gaming limits vary by plan. Ultimate streams at a higher top resolution than Premium and Essential and has the shortest wait times when servers are busy. You'll need a supported device to stream. For downloads, the three console plans install games on a console, Windows PC, or supported handheld. PC Game Pass downloads to Windows only.

How do I choose a Game Pass plan length?

Microsoft limits how much prepaid time you can stack on your account, and the cap depends on the plan. Premium has the lowest limit. Ultimate, Essential, and PC Game Pass share a higher one in most countries. If a code would push you over the maximum, Xbox shows a "Hold off extending this right now" message and you'll need to wait before redeeming it. A longer code suits an account with no active subscription, and a shorter one fits better if you already have plenty of time left. Check your end date on the Subscriptions page of your Microsoft account before buying. Some listings carry Non-Stackable in the product title, so read the product page first if you already have an active subscription.

How do I check my account region before buying?

Game Pass subscription codes only redeem in the country or region they were bought for, so they must match your Microsoft account. A mismatch triggers an error saying the code isn't redeemable in your country or region. Check the region tag in the product title and compare it with your account's country setting. That region should also match where you actually live. On a console, you'll find it under Settings > System > Language and location. You can confirm your plan is offered in your country on Xbox's list of supported regions. If you move, your remaining Game Pass time follows your account, but store funds do not.

How do I redeem an Xbox Game Pass code?

Sign in to the Microsoft account you want to use first, because Xbox Support can't move a redeemed code to another account. On a console, press the Xbox button to open the guide, go to Store, press the View button, and select Redeem. In the Xbox app for Windows, click your gamerpic, open Settings, and choose Redeem. In the mobile Xbox app, open your profile, tap the settings gear, and select Redeem code. Enter the code, select Next, and follow the on-screen steps. Xbox may ask for a payment option, but redeeming a code doesn't add charges.

Should I buy a Game Pass key or an account listing?

A key adds subscription time to your own Microsoft account, so you keep using your existing profile. An account listing gives you an account that already has the subscription on it, and the product page lists the details. To see more options, check our full range of Xbox subscriptions.

What happens when my Game Pass time ends?

When your subscription ends or a game leaves the library, you can't play that game unless you own it. Members get a discount on most games in the library. A game you buy before it leaves is yours to keep, and so are add-ons you purchased. Your game progress is saved to the cloud, so it's there if you buy the game or it returns to the service. If recurring billing is on, you can turn it off to stop future charges and keep your benefits until the expiration date.

FAQ

Which Game Pass tiers include online console multiplayer?

Online console multiplayer is included with Ultimate, Premium, and Essential. PC Game Pass doesn't list it. Free-to-play games don't need a subscription for online multiplayer.

Can several accounts share one Game Pass subscription?

Yes, on a console. If you set a console as the home Xbox of the account that owns the subscription, other accounts on that console can use it. On a Windows PC, access is tied to each person's own Microsoft account, so everyone needs their own subscription.

What happens if I redeem a code for a different Game Pass plan?

With Premium or Ultimate, a code for a plan that's included as a benefit of yours (such as Essential or EA Play) is converted to your current plan at the current conversion ratio. The conversion is final and non-refundable, so redeem only codes for the plan you intend to keep.

Why is my Xbox Game Pass code not working?

Run through Xbox's own checks. Confirm the code wasn't already redeemed, look at the Xbox status page for outages, and wait until your current subscription ends if it blocks the extension. If it still fails, send our support team your order number and the exact error message, and we'll look into it.