Previously, players who purchased Halo 5: Guardians for Xbox One were eligible to receive a 14-day trial for Xbox Live Gold. This promotional program is no longer active, and Xbox Live Gold subscriptions are no longer available for trials or purchase.  

If you purchased Halo 5: Guardians and would like to play online multiplayer with other players, an active Xbox Game Pass subscription is required. There are four tiers of the Xbox Game Pass subscription, all of which grant access to online console multiplayer: 

As of September 2024, new players can receive a 14-day trial of either Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Game Pass for PC for $1. For additional information on this promotion and Xbox Game Pass, visit the Xbox Game Pass page on Xbox.com. 

If you encounter any issues related to your Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass, or online multiplayer access, please work with the Xbox Support team to resolve the issue. If you encounter any bugs or glitches while playing Halo 5: Guardians, submit a Bug Report ticket to the Halo Support team for further investigation.