Xbox Game Pass Ultimate just got a big upgrade
Game Pass Ultimate membership has its privileges
Microsoft announced today Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks as a new incentive for Game Pass Ultimate members (via IGN) who will now receive free DLC, in-game content, and more as part of their membership.
Perks for the first month include content for Phantasy Star Online 2, World of Tanks: Mercenaries, Sea of Thieves and Smite. New Perks will be announced with updates to the catalog each month
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Here are the Perks available for this month:
Phantasy Star Online 2: "Enter the world of one of Japan’s biggest online RPGs with a special content bundle, which includes unique emotes, in-game cosmetics including an Xbox jacket, a gold ticket Mission Pass and in-game currency with a Meseta Crystal. Available to members in the US and Canada only."
World of Tanks: Mercenaries: "A global multiplayer free-to-play game dedicated to tank warfare in the mid-20th century. Start your journey with three powerful tanks and more!"
Sea of Thieves: "The essential pirate experience, from sailing and fighting to exploring and looting – everything you need to live the pirate life and become a legend in your own right. With Perks, you get a free Ori-inspired Ancestral Sails, Figurehead, Hull, and Flag to adorn your ship."
Smite: "Become divine in the #1 MOBA on Xbox, with a bundle that unlocks five Gods, special character skins and voice packs so you can ride into the battle of the Gods in style. With Smite, join a community of 30 million players and defend your portal in showdowns in the Collesium."
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To redeem your Perks just go to the Xbox Game Pass tab on the Xbox One or in the Xbox app for mobile or Windows 10.
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