Xbox test update removes Xbox Live Gold requirement for F2P games

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Some Xbox testers no lo✨nger need a subscription to Xbox Live Gold for free-to-play multiplayer games.

Back in January, Microsoft announ⛄ced, and then quickly reversed, an ♉Xbox Live price hike that would've seen subscription costs increase at every tier. In explaini♍ng its decision, the company also said in no uncertain terms that "you will no longer need an Xbox Live Gold membership to play [free-to-play] games on Xbox." Today, Xbox testers can see that change in effect. that the general public can expect the update to launch🐭 "in the coming months."

澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Microsoft has confirmed via that for testers in the Alpha Skip ring of the Xbox Insider program, multiplayer in free-to-play games, as well as the Looking 4 Groups and Party Chat features, no longer require an Xbox Live Gold membership. These update♉s are currently being tested "ahead of general availability." You'll also find an array of Xbox Insider fixes and known issues in the Xbox Wire post.

Of cou😼rse, we also just learned that , though we've yet to see just whဣat that means for subscription prices. It seems unlikely for Microsoft to stick with the current pricing structure with so many ongoing changes, despite its earlier walking back of price increases.

If you’re an Xbox gamer who wants to stay up to date on the newest releases, head over to our 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:upcoming Xbox Series X games guide for more information on all things Xbox, including 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Halo Infinite.

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