Subscription to a game library on Xbox and PC, higher tiers include day-one releases and cloud play
Price checked 2026-10-19, source: xbox.com/ko-KR/games/store/xbox-game-pass-ultimate/CFQ7TTC0KHS0. Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.
Pros
- 4 tiers, so you can choose by number of games and budget
- Ultimate and PC include day-one releases (except Call of Duty)
- Ultimate includes EA Play, Fortnite Crew and Ubisoft+ Classics
Cons
- Essential has fewer games and no new release benefit
- Cloud play is limited to 5 to 15 hours per month
- PC Game Pass does not include cloud play
These are opinions compiled by Pickx from public sources.
Partner discounts
Not confirmed
Good for
- Xbox users (Essential or Premium)
- Users who want to play new releases right away (Ultimate)
- Users who play only on PC (PC Game Pass)
At a glance
Xbox Game Pass is Microsoft's game subscription, and the Korean store sells four tiers: Essential, Premium, PC Game Pass and Ultimate. The higher the tier, the more games it has, and Ultimate and PC let you play new releases on their release day.
Plan comparison
| Plan | Monthly price | Number of games | Day-one releases | Cloud play | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | ₩10,800 | 50 or more | None | 5 hours per month | Includes online multiplayer |
| Premium | ₩14,900 | 200 or more | Some Xbox new releases within 1 year of release | 10 hours per month | Includes online multiplayer |
| PC Game Pass | ₩15,500 | 300 or more PC games | Yes | Not included | PC only, EA Play noted as included |
| Ultimate | ₩19,000 | 400 or more | Yes (except Call of Duty) | 15 hours per month | Includes EA Play, Fortnite Crew, Ubisoft+ Classics |
Annual plans could not be confirmed.
Featured games
- The official description lists in-game benefits such as League of Legends and Call of Duty: Warzone.
- The library changes often, so check the official catalog for exact titles.
Pros and cons
- Pros: 4 tiers give a wide choice / Ultimate and PC include day-one releases / Ultimate includes benefits from other subscription services
- Cons: Essential has no new release benefit / Cloud play time is limited / PC tier does not include cloud
Recommended for
- Essential: Xbox users who only need online multiplayer and the basic library
- Premium: Users who want a broad library including games under 1 year old
- PC Game Pass: Users who play only on PC
- Ultimate: Users who want to play new releases right away and use cloud gaming
Notes
- Information checked: 2026-10-19
- Officially confirmed: the Korean won monthly prices of the four tiers (the Xbox Korea Store's Game Pass Ultimate product page shows all 4 tiers together)
- Needs verification: whether a free trial is offered (in Korea), annual price, partner discounts, the difference between the store description and this text in the game count (300 or more vs 400 or more)
- Sources: Xbox Korea Store Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass overview
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Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,329.49 (2026-10-19). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.
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