Xbox Tests New Game Pass Standard Tier

Microsoft is testing a new Xbox Game Pass Standard tier with Xbox Insiders, offering the Game Pass library and online multiplayer for $14.99 per month, but without immediate access to day-one releases. Meanwhile, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate continues to expand its offerings, including early access to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and games like Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy. Gearbox announced Borderlands 4 at Gamescom, aiming for a 2025 release, following the underwhelming performance of the Borderlands movie. The announcement has generated significant excitement among fans, who have been waiting five years since Borderlands 3.