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No—not on Xbox’s current US plan list. Xbox says its former Game Pass Friends & Family preview has ended in the region shown on its page. The US plan pages list Ultimate, Premium, Essential, and PC Game Pass, but no family tier. Availability and features vary by region, so check Xbox’s plan page for your market.
What happened to Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family?
Xbox’s Friends & Family page says, “The Game Pass Friends & Family preview has ended in this region. Thank you to those who participated.” The page does not establish a worldwide end date, so the statement should be read as applying to the region shown there.
The former preview was described as “One membership, five individual accounts.” A subscriber could add up to four friends or family members, including people who did not live in the same household. Each person used a separate Xbox account and profile. Those details describe the ended preview, not a current enrollment option.
Which Game Pass plans does Xbox list now?
Xbox’s current US overview and comparison pages list four choices. The pages do not show a family or multi-account tier among them.
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- 1TB CUSTOM SSD AND XBOX VELOCITY ARCHITECTURE — Reduce load times dramatically with the custom 1TB NVMe SSD and XBOX Velocity Architecture, enabling lightning-fast performance and seamless world streaming.
- QUICK RESUME — Seamlessly switch between multiple games and resume exactly where you left off. No more waiting through title screens and loading bars.
- FOUR GENERATIONS OF GAMES — Play thousands of games from XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX 360, and Original XBOX, with many titles enhanced for better visuals and performance on XBOX Series X.
| Plan listed on Xbox’s US pages | What to check before choosing |
|---|---|
| Ultimate | Compare its current games, features, and supported devices on Xbox’s plan comparison page. |
| Premium | Compare its current games, features, and supported devices on Xbox’s plan comparison page. |
| Essential | Compare its current games, features, and supported devices on Xbox’s plan comparison page. |
| PC Game Pass | Compare its current games, features, and supported devices on Xbox’s plan comparison page. |
Xbox says plan features and availability vary by region, and titles and features can change over time and by plan or platform. Prices and benefits on the US comparison page are specific to that market; use the Xbox page for your region for current details.
Can you share Game Pass with your family?
The ended preview offered a defined arrangement: one membership covering up to five separate accounts. The current US plan pages do not list that arrangement as a tier. They do not, by themselves, establish a general account-sharing rule for current subscriptions. Check Xbox’s current terms and plan details for the region and platform you use rather than assuming an individual plan includes the former five-account setup.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- What's in the box: Xbox Series S 512GB console, 1 Wireless Controller, High Speed HDMI cable.
- CPU: 8X Cores @ 3.6 GHz (3.4 GHz w/SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU; GPU: 4 TFLOPS, 20 CUs @1.565 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU; SOC Die Size: 197.05 mm2.
- Memory: 10GB GDDR6 128 bit-wide bus; Memory Bandwidth: 8GB @ 224 GB/s, 2GB @ 56 GB/s.; Internal Storage: 512GB Custom NVME SSD
- Gaming Resolution: 1440p; Performance Target: Up to 120 FPS; HDMI Features: Auto Low Latency Mode, HDMI Variable Refresh Rate, AMD FreeSync.
Rank #3
- BEST VALUE IN GAMING — Experience next-gen speed and performance in the smallest XBOX ever. The XBOX Series S delivers powerful all-digital gameplay in a sleek, compact design.
- UP TO 120 FPS GAMEPLAY — Enjoy smooth, responsive gaming with frame rates up to 120 FPS, powered by XBOX Velocity Architecture, a custom NVMe SSD, and DirectX Raytracing for a heightened level of realism.
- 512GB CUSTOM SSD AND XBOX VELOCITY ARCHITECTURE — Reduce load times dramatically with the custom 512GB NVMe SSD and XBOX Velocity Architecture, enabling lightning-fast performance and seamless world streaming.
- QUICK RESUME — Seamlessly switch between multiple games and resume exactly where you left off. No more waiting through title screens and loading bars.
- FOUR GENERATIONS OF DIGITAL GAMES — Play thousands of digital games from XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX 360, and Original XBOX with backward compatibility. Many titles are enhanced for better visuals and performance. Smart Delivery ensures you always get the best version for your console.
Rank #2
- What's in the box: Xbox Series X console, 1 Xbox Wireless Controller - Carbon Black, Ultra High Speed HDMI cable, Power cord.
- Equipped with AMD's Zen 2 and RDNA 2 architectures, DirectX ray tracing delivers true-to-life lighting, shadows and accurate reflections to create dynamic, living worlds.
- Memory: 16GB GDDR6 w/320 bit-wide bus; Memory Bandwidth: 10 GB @ 560 GB/s, 6 GB @ 336 GB/s; Internal Storage: 1TB Custom NVME SSD
- Gaming Resolution: True 4K; Performance Target: Up to 120 FPS; High Dynamic Range: Up to 8K HDR; Optical Drive: 4K UHD Blu-Ray; HDMI Features: Auto Low Latency Mode, HDMI Variable Refresh Rate, AMD FreeSync.
- Bundled with HDMI_Cable
How to check your local options
- Open Xbox’s Game Pass overview and select or visit the page for your market.
- Open the plan comparison and compare the listed plans by price, games and services, supported devices, and whether they fit your console, PC, or cloud-play needs.
- Review the plan details before subscribing; the former Friends & Family preview is not shown as a current US tier.
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