{"id":3407,"date":"2025-05-09T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/?p=3407"},"modified":"2025-04-22T20:55:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T23:55:03","slug":"is-it-worth-subscribing-to-the-game-pass-in-2025-we-test-and-answer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/en\/vale-a-pena-assinar-o-game-pass-em-2025-testamos-e-respondemos\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it worth subscribing to Game Pass in 2025? We test and answer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the price of games on the rise, the question many gamers are asking themselves is: <strong>is it still worth subscribing to Game Pass in 2025?<\/strong> The promise of access to hundreds of titles for a fixed monthly fee continues to attract attention, but does the service really deliver what it promises? We tested the updated version of <strong>Xbox Game Pass<\/strong> And in this post, we'll tell you all about it: what's improved, what's changed, and whether it's worth putting this extra expense in your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spoiler: whether you're a casual or hardcore gamer, the answer may surprise you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-18-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-18-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-18-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-18-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-18-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-18.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Game Pass in 2025?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who don't know it yet <strong>Xbox Game Pass<\/strong> is Microsoft's subscription service that gives you access to a rotating library of games. It comes in different plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Game Pass Console<\/strong> - Xbox only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Game Pass PC<\/strong> - computer games available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Game Pass Ultimate<\/strong> - includes both, plus Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Live Gold<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2025, the service was consolidated as <strong>the world's largest subscription games catalog<\/strong>, beating competitors such as PlayStation Plus and Nvidia GeForce Now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The big advantage? <strong>You can play new and classic titles without buying them individually<\/strong>by paying a monthly subscription starting at R$29.99.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What has changed on Game Pass in 2025?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lot has improved. The service is more robust, faster and more diverse. See what stands out this year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Launches on Day One<\/strong>: games like <em>Starfield 2<\/em>, <em>Forza Horizon X<\/em>, <em>Fable Reborn<\/em> e <em>Hellblade II<\/em> arrived on the same day as the official launch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Better integration with the cloud<\/strong>You can play directly from your browser or cell phone, without installing anything.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lighter and more organized interface<\/strong>It's now easier to find games by genre, language, rating and campaign time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More games in Portuguese<\/strong>dubbing and subtitles in PT-BR have increased significantly, including in independent titles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Catalog of classic retro games<\/strong>Xbox 360 titles and even titles from other generations (via optimized emulation).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, Xbox Game Pass now has partnerships with smaller studios that offer <strong>exclusive experiences<\/strong> and authored games that are not available on other platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We tested it for 30 days: what we think<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We signed the plan <strong>Game Pass Ultimate<\/strong>which offers access to the entire catalog for console, PC and cloud. For 30 days, we played on three devices: Xbox Series S, a mid-range gaming notebook and mobile (via xCloud). The highlights were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stable performance even when streaming<\/strong>: games like <em>Hi-Fi Rush<\/em> e <em>Sea of Thieves<\/em> ran well, without crashing, with a 200MB connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fast download and uncomplicated installation<\/strong>intuitive interface with automatic updating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Variety of genres<\/strong>From RPGs to simulators, from action to puzzles, there was a game for every taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Games for all ages<\/strong>: ideal for those who have children and are also looking for family content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We played more than 20 titles without having to buy any separate games. And that in itself, <strong>already saving hundreds of dollars<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it worth it financially?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let's do the math.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An AAA game in 2025 costs on average <strong>R$349,00<\/strong> at launch. If you play 2 of these a year, you've already spent almost R$700. With Game Pass Ultimate at R$49.99\/month, that's <strong>R$599 per year<\/strong> - and you have access to <strong>more than 500 games<\/strong>including these two that you would buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who play often, the <strong>economy is clear<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who play occasionally, the simplest plan of R$29.99 is still worthwhile, especially if you like to explore different styles and discover new games without spending on each one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about Game Pass for mobile? Does it work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes! With <strong>Xbox Cloud Gaming<\/strong> (included in the Ultimate plan), you can play directly from your cell phone or tablet - no console or powerful PC required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All you need is good internet (above 15MB stable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use Bluetooth control or touch the screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access via browser or Xbox Game Pass app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We tested it on an intermediate cell phone and played it <em>Minecraft Dungeons<\/em> e <em>Forza Horizon 5<\/em> with amazing performance. Ideal for those who are away from the console or want to play on the move, on a break from work or on a trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And the cons? It's not all flowers...<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite all the positive points, Game Pass has some limitations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rotating catalog<\/strong>: some games go out of print, which can be a hindrance to those in the middle of a campaign.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not every Xbox game is on Game Pass<\/strong>: major third-party releases (from other companies) are still slow to arrive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Need constant internet for synchronization<\/strong>Even offline games may require a connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disk space<\/strong>On PC or console, games still need to be downloaded (on average 50 to 150GB per title).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">None of this compromises the experience, but they are points you should consider before signing up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternatives to Game Pass in 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, Game Pass's main competitor is <strong>PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe<\/strong>, which also offers subscription games, but with a focus on the Sony ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GeForce NOW<\/strong> - ideal for those who want to play via the cloud with the Steam library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amazon Luna<\/strong> - soon to be available in Brazil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apple Arcade<\/strong> - focused on mobile and casual games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nevertheless, <strong>none of them offer the combination of value for money, varied catalog and multiplatform access that Game Pass delivers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/en\/ia-can-leverage-business-see-technology-tips\/\">AI can boost business; see the technology tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May 9th, 2025<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Com o pre\u00e7o dos jogos em alta, a pergunta que muitos gamers se fazem \u00e9: ainda vale a pena assinar o Game Pass em 2025? A promessa de acesso a centenas de t\u00edtulos por uma mensalidade fixa continua chamando aten\u00e7\u00e3o, mas ser\u00e1 que o servi\u00e7o realmente entrega o que promete? N\u00f3s testamos a vers\u00e3o atualizada&hellip;&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3429,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3407","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-review-games"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3407","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3407"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3407\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3431,"href":"https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3407\/revisions\/3431"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3429"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3407"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.great-app.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}