Here are the New Xbox Game Pass Prices and Tiers
Key Takeaways
- Microsoft restructured Xbox Game Pass, renaming tiers (Core to Essential, Standard to Premium) and increasing prices.
- The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plan experienced a major 50% price hike, rising from $20 to $30 per month.
- New features justifying the Ultimate price increase include 1440p streaming quality and access to 75 day-one releases annually.
- Ultimate members will now receive bundled services like Fortnite Crew and Ubisoft+ Classic, along with major titles like Diablo IV.
- The new pricing is effective immediately for new subscribers, while existing members will see the change reflected on November 4, sparking player criticism.
Microsoft recently announced major updates to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, introducing new plan names and significantly higher prices that have drawn immediate criticism from the gaming community. The changes, detailed on Xbox Wire, include renaming Core to Essential and Standard to Premium, while the flagship Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plan has seen a steep 50% price increase, jumping from $20 to $30 per month. Microsoft is attempting to justify these elevated costs by bundling substantial new features into the Ultimate tier, such as an upgrade to 1440p streaming quality and access to 75 day-one releases each year. Furthermore, the Ultimate subscription will now incorporate Fortnite Crew and Ubisoft+ Classic, alongside the addition of major titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Diablo IV across various tiers. While new customers face the revised pricing immediately, existing subscribers will see the increase reflected starting November 4, though many users remain frustrated by the perceived excessiveness of the price jump.
