Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers have had access to the entire library of games in the EA Play catalog for some time now. Unfortunately, while Xbox Game Pass Ultimate users were able to access games from EA Playthey couldn’t unlock the achievements available on the service.
Xbox Game Pass is considered one of the best offers in the video game sector at the moment, since the service has many advantages and very few drawbacks. Recently, subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate they received 30 days free of Paramount+. This is a huge bonus for subscribers, and most likely Microsoft did it to encourage users to watch the new Halo TV series, now airing on Paramount+. Episodes will premiere weekly, which means Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will need to purchase a Paramount+ subscription to finish the first season.
Now, Microsoft has added the ability for subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate can achieve achievements EA Play while playing EA games on the service. These achievements will not count towards Xbox Game Score, but will carry over to the player’s Origin account. Users will be able to earn these achievements across all EA Play titles available on Xbox, including It Takes Two, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, and Battlefield.
Microsoft has also recently added another perk for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers as they will now be able to get the new Mongoose skin in Halo Infinite. Although this bonus may seem small, it is an extra in addition to other benefits that are currently included in the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.