Meta now includes Xbox Game Pass starter edition with its Horizon+ subscription service. The bundle costs $60 annually or $8 monthly and provides 10 hours of monthly cloud gaming.
Meta's Horizon+ subscription now packages Xbox Game Pass starter edition, expanding the VR platform's entertainment offerings. The starter pass grants subscribers 10 hours of Xbox cloud gaming per month through Microsoft's service.
Horizon+ pricing remains unchanged at $60 per year or $8 monthly. The inclusion represents an expansion of Meta's content strategy for Quest headset owners, moving beyond VR-exclusive experiences into mainstream gaming.
Meta has also updated its controllers to support Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming, allowing users to play compatible titles directly on Quest devices. The partnership bridges Microsoft's gaming ecosystem with Meta's VR hardware, offering subscribers access to Xbox's game library within their headset.
The starter edition differs from Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which offers unlimited gameplay. However, the 10-hour monthly allocation provides entry-level access to Xbox's gaming catalog for Horizon+ members at no additional cost.
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