Game Pass price increases

AppWizard

October 2, 2025

Microsoft announces Game Pass price increases and revamped tiers for PC and Xbox

Microsoft has introduced changes to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, coinciding with the release of The Outer Worlds 2. The new pricing structure includes three tiers: Game Pass Essential at .99 per month, Game Pass Premium at .99 per month, and Game Pass Ultimate at .99 per month, which offers exclusive benefits like day-one game releases. Current subscribers of the standard Xbox Game Pass will be upgraded to the Premium tier at no extra cost. The PC Game Pass subscription has increased from .99 to .49 per month without any enhancements. The changes have made it more complex for gamers to navigate the subscription options.

AppWizard

July 22, 2024

Microsoft responds to the FTC, argues its Game Pass price hike is actually a good deal for gamers because the new cheapest tier includes multiplayer now

Microsoft responded to FTC criticism of Game Pass price increases by arguing that the new cheapest console Game Pass tier is a better deal for consumers as it includes online multiplayer functionality.