Xbox Game Pass Is About to Get More Expensive

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.