Demo versions won’t require Gold for any multiplayer they support, but it is still necessary for demos that either require a pre-order or purchase to access, plus early access games, “$0 sale offers,” and other time-limited trial versions of premium products.Ĭompetitors Sony and Nintendo have also made exceptions for free-to-play games in the past. The original target platform was the Xbox 360 using C, XNA, and releasing via the Indie Games Channel. There still are some exceptions: free-to-play weekend promotions, where a premium game is available to everyone free on a trial basis, will still require Xbox Live Gold membership to access their online multiplayer. Kodu originated as a project in Microsoft Research. Additionally, a game’s listing page in the Microsoft Store will indicate whether it is free to play online or requires Xbox Live Gold. The new policy applies to a list of 70 titles available for Xbox platforms. We’ve got shooters, strategy, and fantasy MMORPGs, and more. Microsoft offered more information in an FAQ posted Wednesday. Join the fun and play a large selection of engaging free-to-play games on Xbox.
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Furthermore, a system update this month will open up the Looking for Group option to all users, and party chat used while playing free-to-play games will also no longer require an Xbox Live Gold subscription. The change was made official after Microsoft started lifting the restriction in its Xbox Insiders beta testing program. Many free-to-play games on Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and Xbox One consoles will no longer require an Xbox Live Gold membership, Microsoft announced on Wednesday.
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