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Microsoft announces 50% price hike for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Microsoft doubles game libraries in lower tiers and adds new perks while increasing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price by 50% to $30 amid plateauing subscriber growth.

  • Microsoft raised the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate by 50%, from $19.99 to $29.99 per month, adding more games and features.
  • The price hike angered many users, leading to a surge in cancellations of subscriptions to Game Pass.
  • Online reactions have been mostly negative, with complaints about corporate greed surfacing on social media.
  • Many gamers view this price increase as a betrayal of customer loyalty during tough economic times.
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The increase of up to 50% in the case of Ultimate membership has not been well seen by users who complain about continuous price increases

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Gamespot broke the news in United States on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
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