Microsoft has announced that Xbox Game Pass is about to get more expensive, with price increases across various subscription tiers. The changes include:
– Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will now cost $19.99 per month, up from $16.99.
– Xbox PC Game Pass is increasing to $11.99 per month from $9.99.
– Xbox Game Pass Core will remain at $9.99 per month, but the yearly subscription fee is going up to $79.99 from $59.99.
In addition to the price hikes, Microsoft is removing Game Pass for Console as a subscription option for new customers and introducing a new plan called Xbox Game Pass Standard for $14.99 per month.
One of the major drawbacks of these changes is that Xbox Game Pass Standard and Core subscribers will no longer have access to day-one releases of new games like Call of Duty Black Ops 6 unless they upgrade to the Ultimate tier.
Existing subscribers can expect their bills to increase starting on Sept 12th, while new subscribers will see the higher prices immediately.
Microsoft claims that these price increases will bring more value and great games to Game Pass, but some gamers are skeptical about this promise.
these changes mean that enjoying all the benefits of Xbox Game Pass may come at a higher cost for both current and future subscribers.
Microsoft has announced that the subscription price for Xbox Game Pass is about to increase. The popular gaming service, which offers access to a large library of games for a monthly fee, will see its monthly cost rise from $9.99 to $10.99. This price hike will go into effect on October 5th, so current subscribers have a short window to lock in the current rate by renewing their subscription before that date.
While a $1 increase may not seem significant, it does mark the first time that Microsoft has raised the price of Xbox Game Pass since its launch in 2017. The company attributes the price hike to the added value and benefits that have been introduced to the service over the years, such as cloud gaming through Xbox Cloud Gaming (formerly known as Project xCloud) and EA Play integration.
Despite the increase in cost, Xbox Game Pass remains a compelling option for gamers looking to access a wide variety of games across multiple platforms. Microsoft has also hinted at the possibility of introducing additional tiers or offerings for Game Pass in the future, which could provide even more value for subscribers.
while the price increase may be disappointing for some subscribers, it reflects the growing popularity and success of Xbox Game Pass as a subscription service. Time will tell if the added benefits and content justify the higher cost for gamers.