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Starter version of Xbox Game Pass has expanded to more players through a new partnership that includes subscriptions with eligible Meta Horizon+ memberships. Xbox Game Pass has recently been changing its subscription offerings and pricing as new leadership at the company works to restructure the business.
Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition adds another way to subscribe
On July 21, 2026, Microsoft and Meta announced via Xbox Wire that the starter version of Xbox Game Pass is now available to members of Meta Horizon+, offering more than 50 games and 10 hours of cloud gaming per month. The current library is coming to Meta Horizon+ members Result 4, Fallout 76, Grounded, DayZ, Deep Rock GalacticAnd more, all can be downloaded for unlimited play. Players who connect their Xbox to an eligible Meta account can use the Starter Edition on console, PC, and the Meta Quest headset, with progression from platform to platform. With Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition now bundled with over 50 games to a Meta Horizon+ subscription, Meta Quest owners can get access to over 150 games for $7.99 per month, which is cheaper than Discord Nitro's $9.99 per month bundle offering.
