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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.
- Xbox Game Pass underwent a major overhaul on Oct. 1, 2025, with significant changes to its tier and price structure.
- PC Game Pass has been eliminated, and the new Essential and Premium tiers have replaced Core and Standard, while the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has risen to $30 per month from $20.
- Many gamers expressed their dissatisfaction with the price increase by canceling their subscriptions in large numbers, which caused the cancellation website to become overloaded.
- The price hike has raised concerns among gamers about the service's value and may lead to a decline in Game Pass's appeal as a gaming subscription service.
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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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