Microsoft has ended its 14-day trial period on the Xbox Game Pass two weeks before the launch of Bethesda’s space exploration title, Starfield.

Starfield: Why did Microsoft remove the Xbox Game Pass trial deal?

Originally, the highly anticipated Sci-Fi game Starfield was scheduled to be available on day one release for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. However, it has recently come to light that Microsoft has removed the previously offered $1 trial deal for the game. This change has been speculated to be due to the game’s imminent launch, which is expected to draw significant interest from gamers worldwide.

When the subscription first dropped, the deal was available for three months, which was later lowered to just one month and now 14 days. This means that gamers must pay the full price for the monthly subscription to get access to Starfield at launch. Microsoft was criticized for not having major titles in its Game Pass, so it’s clear that the company is trying to make the most of Starfield’s launch.

Also Read: Everything you need to know about Starfield: Early Access Launch, Preload, and Release Date

Bethesda will allow pre-loading on August 31, while the early access period is expected to kick off on September 1. The massive game will be released on September 6 and will be available on the Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PC, with a massive download size of up to 140GB. Early access is only available for buyers of the Digital Premium Edition, Premium Edition Upgrade, or Constellation Edition. Gamers paying extra will even get the Old Mars Skin Pack, which brings three in-game cosmetics and items that help you early in the game.