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Microsoft hikes price of top-tier Xbox Game Pass Ultimate by $10
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Microsoft is raising the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription price by 50% to $29.99 per month, effective immediately, the company announced Wednesday.
The $10 spike comes with a slew of changes to all its Game Pass plans, though its Essential and Premium plans will remain the same price.
The Game Pass Core tier will no longer exist and instead will be rolled into the Essential tier, while Standard subscribers will move to the Premium tier.
“As we continue to evolve Xbox Game Pass, we’re focused on delivering more value, more benefits, and more great games across every plan,” the company said in a release. “Whether you play on console, PC, cloud – or all three – there’s a Game Pass option designed to fit your playstyle.”
Ultimate subscribers will now have access to over 400 games and more than 75 day-one releases each year, with over 45 new titles added on Wednesday. Users will also see improved streaming quality up to 1440p and a new rewards program.
Microsoft previously reported a record 34 million Game Pass subscribers in 2024 and a total revenue of almost $5 billion over the last fiscal year.
