Microsoft reveals all 36 titles included in the Xbox Game Pass Core library at launch.

Microsoft has done an impressive job rebranding its lower-tier subscription, making it considerably more appealing, primarily due to its promise to include online multiplayer capabilities with this subscription. Although nearly 80% of Xbox Game Pass subscribers are on Ultimate, it's unlikely to alter the Ultimate subscriber percentage due to its main feature, cloud gaming. However, Game Pass Core may attract new subscribers who haven't used any passes before.

While Xbox CEO Phil Spencer has previously argued that subscription-based services don't harm game sales, Microsoft did acknowledge a decline in sales by a certain percentage after adding the base game to Game Pass in their CMA report a few months back. The introduction of the Xbox Game Pass Core model might just alleviate Microsoft's concerns about declining sales.

Initially uncertain, Xbox has now confirmed that online console multiplayer will indeed be accessible with Game Pass Core. It is essentially bringing all the features of the Xbox Live Gold, with the exception of how the new games are being curated. Xbox Game Pass Core members will also be eligible for exclusive member deals, with discounts of up to 50% off select games.

Here's a complete catalog of all 36 titles arriving with the launch of Xbox Game Pass Core: Among Us Astroneer Celeste Dead Cells Descenders Dishonored 2 DOOM Eternal Standard Edition Fable Anniversary Fallout 4 Fallout 76 Firewatch Forza Horizon 4 Standard Edition Gang Beasts Gears 5 Game of the Year Edition Golf with your Friends Grounded Halo 5: Guardians Halo Wars 2 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice Human Fall Flat INSIDE LIMBO Ori & the Will of the Wisps Overcooked! 2 Payday 2: Crimewave Edition Powerwash Simulator Psychonauts 2 Slay the Spire Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition Stardew Valley State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition Superliminal The Elder Scrolls Online Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Unpacking Vampire Survivors

For those who might be confused or uncertain, it's worth noting that Xbox Live Gold cards in retail stores will still be available for purchase and can be redeemed for Game Pass Core, as long as supplies last.