What is the difference between Xbox Game Pass tiers?

Xbox Game Pass has four tiers in 2026: Essential (~$9.99/month) — online multiplayer and ~25 games, entry level; Premium (~$14.99/month) — 300+ console games, no day-one releases; PC Game Pass ($13.99/month) — 400+ PC games, day-one first-party releases, EA Play, PC only; Ultimate ($22.99/month) — 500+ games on console and PC, cloud gaming, EA Play, Ubisoft+ Classics, Fortnite Crew, and day-one releases. Note: as of April 2026, new Call of Duty games are no longer included at launch on any tier — they are added approximately one year after release. Get Game Pass codes at the best prices from GhostKeys.