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PC Game Pass

SCORE7.7STRONG

$13.99/mo — 400+ PC games day one

BEST FORPC gamers who want day-one access to Xbox first-party games without paying for console or cloud gaming. At $13.99 per month, PC Game Pass costs about 61% of Ultimate's $22.99 while delivering the same core library.
Reviewed by the Clientele Research Team · Last checked 9 days ago (2026-07-15)
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Library Size▼9/10

Same 400+ game library as Xbox Game Pass Ultimate — all Bethesda titles, Activision Blizzard's back catalog, and Xbox first-party titles — plus EA Play on PC. Accessible via the Xbox app on Windows.

Value▼9/10

At $13.99 per month, PC Game Pass remains the best price-to-library ratio of any major game subscription. Starfield and Halo Infinite are included, though Microsoft's April 2026 policy change ended day-one access for new Call of Duty titles.

Day-One New Releases▼8.5/10

Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda titles still launch day one on PC — Indiana Jones and Avowed both launched day one in early 2025 — but new Call of Duty titles no longer join at launch since Microsoft's April 2026 policy change; they now arrive roughly a year later, during the following holiday season.

Platform Coverage▼5/10

PC only — no Xbox console access, no cloud gaming, no mobile. Requires Windows with the Xbox app.

Extras & Perks▼7/10

Includes EA Play on PC, Game Pass Quests for rewards points, and member discounts on PC game purchases. No online multiplayer included — PC gaming is free-to-play online.

PROS
✓Same day-one first-party library as Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at a fraction of the price — $13.99 per month vs. $22.99 per month.
✓Includes EA Play on PC at $4.99 per month standalone value — 100+ EA games added on top of the Xbox library at no extra cost.
CONS
✕PC only — no Xbox console access, cloud gaming, or mobile streaming. Switching to a console requires upgrading to Ultimate.
✕Requires the Xbox app on Windows, which has a history of update and installation bugs that Valve's Steam client does not.
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