Why did Microsoft get rid of Xbox Live Gold 12-month?

Why did Microsoft get rid of Xbox Live Gold 12-month?

“We messed up today and you were right to let us know,” said Microsoft. “Connecting and playing with friends is a vital part of gaming and we failed to meet the expectations of players who count on it every day. As a result, we have decided not to change Xbox Live Gold pricing.”

Is Xbox Live free now in 2021?

Microsoft is removing its requirement for an Xbox Live Gold subscription to play free-to-play multiplayer games today. The software maker has been testing this removal over the past few weeks, and now every Xbox One and Xbox Series S / X owner will be able to play free multiplayer games without Xbox Live Gold.

Can you not buy 1 year Xbox Live anymore?

Microsoft has removed the option to purchase a 12-month subscription to its Xbox Live Gold service. While both one-month and three-month subscriptions remain purchasable, the full year sub has been scrubbed from Xbox stores across all territories.

Is Xbox Live still 60 a year?

New and existing members can continue to enjoy Xbox Live Gold for the same prices they pay today. In the US, $9.99 for 1-month, $24.99 for 3-months, $39.99 for 6-months and $59.99 for retail 12-months.

Can you play online without gold 2022 Xbox?

Starting today, all Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S owners can play free online multiplayer games without an Xbox Live Gold membership. In all, that means more than 50 free-to-play titles no longer require a subscription to play online with your friends.

Is Xbox Gold 2022 free?

For nearly a decade at this point, Xbox Live Gold subscribers have been treated to two free Xbox 360 games and two free Xbox One titles every month, and May 2022 will be no different. Now, with just a couple of days left in April, Microsoft has pulled the curtain back on the Xbox free Games with Gold for May 2022.

Is Xbox Live Gold going away?

Xbox fans over on Twitter are calling for the end of Xbox Live Gold. Today, Microsoft revealed February’s Games With Gold lineup or, in other words, the “free” Xbox One and Xbox 360 games Xbox Live Gold subscribers are getting next month.

Why did Microsoft remove 12 months?

Microsoft offered no reason as to why it has dropped the 12-month subscription option. It has been speculated this is an effort to shift more people towards Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Is Xbox online free?

All Xbox players are able to access online multiplayer for free to play games on their console at no charge.