Microsoft has been working on Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family, a family plan that has been in testing phase in several countries for months. There is bittersweet news for the service's users, as we know that this subscription will temporarily disappear, and furthermore, its global release seems to be still far away.
The company has announced that it will withdraw Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family from some countries as the preliminary testing phase has concluded. Now, the company will work on adjustments to ensure everything is ready for the global launch, which still does not have a tentative date.
Xbox Game Pass Family Plan to Exit Testing, but No Date for Debut Yet
Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family is currently available in Colombia, Chile, Ireland, Hungary, Israel, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sweden. However, this will soon change. A player from Ireland received an email notifying them that the family plan will be removed on August 15th.
Microsoft ensures that they will leverage the feedback from the testing phase to prepare for the launch in more regions. The company suggested that they will renew certain aspects of the plan to improve it, but they did not go into detail about the specific adjustments they will make.
"Thank you for participating in the Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family testing program. It's been amazing to see our Game Pass Ultimate members share the fun of Game Pass with their friends and family. On August 15, 2023, we will conclude the preview as we seek to take learnings from the past months and explore building an offering that we can launch worldwide in the future," the company stated.
The end of the testing phase is good news as it indicates progress in the project's development. However, the news may disappoint users who were already enjoying the family plan. On the other hand, it is unknown how long it will take for Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family to debut in the rest of the world.
The family plan will allow sharing all the benefits of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with up to 4 people, granting access to Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, Xbox LIVE Gold, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Well it was fun while it lasted. #XboxGamePass Friends & Family preview is ending...
— Dave Slye (@Spitfire_Spud) July 14, 2023
At least everyone who is in my F&F gets a 3 Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Subscription.
Let's hope it comes back soon!@XcloudTimdog @Colteastwood @Rand_al_Thor_19 @JezCorden @IdleSloth84_ pic.twitter.com/9zSf0mxrO1
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