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Xbox Game Pass is getting MAJOR changes, with a new tier without day one games, and a range of price increases
Xbox Game Pass is finally getting its long-awaited price increase.
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[Windows Central] Xbox Game Pass is getting MAJOR changes, with a new tier without day one games, and a range of price increases
- Soon, Xbox Game Pass for console will be shuttered for new users only. Those already using Game Pass console with existing subscriptions will not be required to cancel.
- Users currently on Xbox Game Pass for console will be allowed to maintain their subscription, as well as day one games.
- New users on Xbox Game Pass in the near future will be greeted by a new Xbox Game Pass "Standard." This is more like EA Access, which includes Xbox's back catalogue, and doesn't include day one games. This will be priced at $14.99 per month, and will also include Xbox Live Gold for multiplayer (now known as Game Pass Core, confusingly). It doesn't include Xbox Cloud gaming. Game Pass Standard is launching in September.
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will not be changed, but it will get a price increase. It will still include PC Game Pass, day one games, and hundreds of back catalogue titles, as well as cloud gaming. But, it is getting a price increase. The new price will be $19.99 per month, or $74.99 per year.
- PC Game Pass is also getting a price increase, from $9.99 per month to $11.99.
- Xbox Game Pass Core (Xbox Live Gold multiplayer) gets an annual price increase to $55.99 from $49.99, but it will remain $9.99 per month.