The leak could mean that Microsoft isn’t considering restricting Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to sharing their benefits with family members only. The current preview allows Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to pay €21.99 per month in Ireland (instead of the regular €12.99 per month) for an unnamed trial plan that includes sharing subscription benefits with up to four others. Microsoft doesn’t currently list a family restriction in its testing program, only that people must be in the same country. Microsoft currently offers Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass for $9.99 per month. Neither includes online multiplayer, but you can upgrade to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $14.99 and that unlocks Game Pass for console, PC, EA Play access, and online multiplayer. This new family plan, which will likely now be called Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family, will include all the same benefits of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for up to four other friends or family members. This includes access to Xbox Cloud Gaming, Xbox Live, and even PC Game Pass versions of games. We’ve reached out to Microsoft for comment on the branding leak and will update you accordingly.
