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December 3, 2025

Here’s a list of PC games coming to Xbox Game Pass in December, many now available on the cheaper tiers

Microsoft is set to release a variety of games on Xbox Game Pass in December 2025, with many transitioning from the Ultimate tier to the Premium tier. The games include: - December 2: Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) - December 3: Monster Train 2 (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) - December 3: Spray Paint Simulator (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) - December 4: 33 Immortals (Game Preview) (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) - December 4: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) - December 4: Routine (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass) - December 9: A Game About Digging A Hole (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) - December 9: Death Howl (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) - December 9: Dome Keeper (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) - December 10: Mortal Kombat 1 (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) - December 11: Bratz: Rhythm & Style (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) Routine is exclusively available to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. The subscription pricing is as follows: - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – .99/month - Xbox Game Pass Premium – .99/month - Xbox Game Pass Essential – .99/month - PC Game Pass – .49/month New games recently added include CloverPit, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Total Chaos, and Young Suns, with the latter being a Day One title on Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The Essential tier has also added Stellaris, World War Z: Aftermath, and Medieval Dynasty.

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October 8, 2025

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hike delayed in some regions

Microsoft has announced a temporary delay in the planned price increase for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in Germany, Ireland, South Korea, Poland, and India. The anticipated 50 percent hike will apply only to new subscribers, while current members will continue to renew at their existing price for now. Kari Perez, the Xbox communications chief, stated that advance notice would be provided before any price adjustments take effect. The decision is influenced by local legislation regarding subscription pricing.

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October 2, 2025

Xbox PC Game Pass Price Increase Confirmed: Key Details Inside

Microsoft is increasing the monthly subscription fee for the PC Game Pass plan to .99, effective November 4, 2025. This change was confirmed on October 1, 2025, and is part of a reorganization of subscription tiers, with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now priced at .99 per month. The price increase aims to reflect the enhanced value provided to gamers, including day-one releases for select games, a larger game catalog, and improved cloud gaming features. The Core and Standard plans have been renamed to Essential and Premium, respectively, maintaining their prices at .99 and .99 per month. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes benefits such as Ubisoft Plus Classics and Fortnite Crew.