This was first reported by XGP, and you may examine what the Recreation Cross sign-up web page regarded like earlier than and after the change because of a tweet by @Wario64. There was textual content in every subscription tier promoting 14 days for $1, after which full value afterwards. This textual content is now gone from the stay web page.

Microsoft has apparently eradicated the $1 Xbox Recreation Cross trial as soon as once more, simply earlier than the discharge of Starfield https://t.co/8tUcvdYHX3https://t.co/nnok972zbU

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— Wario64 (@Wario64) August 27, 2023

Prior to now, individuals have been capable of attempt Recreation Cross for a full month for the low price of $1. This allowed individuals to enroll, play no matter was within the library for a month, after which cancel their service earlier than paying the complete subscription charge. Maybe to curb this follow, Microsoft eliminated the $1 month-long trial in March earlier than reinstating it in July this 12 months. Nevertheless, after a few month, the month-long trial interval was diminished to simply 14 days. Three weeks later, Microsoft has determined to take away the trial possibility altogether.

It seems to be like you’ll be able to nonetheless get a free 14-day trial by means of the good friend referral system. This system permits present subscribers to present 5 individuals every year with a free 14-day trial of PC Recreation Cross. So if you already know somebody who already has Recreation Cross, maybe you’ll be able to ask them for a code.

Is it due to Starfield?

Perhaps. With no assertion from Microsoft, we are able to solely speculate as to why they’re making this variation. The timing definitely traces up with the highly-anticipated launch of Starfield, so this appears to be the prevailing concept for now.

If you have already got a Recreation Cross subscription, then this gained’t have an effect on you. The change solely impacts would-be new subscribers who deliberate to reap the benefits of the $1 provide to play Starfield on launch day.

The total value for a month of PC Recreation Cross is $10, or $17 for the Final tier. Subscribers can play Starfield when it launches on September 6 for PC and Xbox Collection X|S. These with the Premium Version of the sport can entry the sport 5 days early.

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