Summary
Since Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard in a landmark buyout in 2023, rumors have been circulating that there would be big changes to the subscription service to facilitate bringing games likeCall of Duty: Black Ops 6to Game Pass on the day of its release. Microsoft has now detailed what changes players can expect from the service going forward.
Previous price
$9.99 per month / $59.99 per year
$10.99month
$9.99 per month
$16.99 per month
New price
$9.99 per month / $74.99 per year
No change for existing members
$14.99
$11.99 per month
$19.99 per month
Downloadable game library
Selection of Xbox titles
More than 100 games - consoles only
More than 100 games - PC only
More than 100 games for console and PC
Xbox Studios same-day releases
Streaming game library
Online multiplayer
Microsoft store discounts
Yes
With the withdrawal of Xbox Game Pass Console, a new tier called Xbox Game Pass Standard will be introduced in the coming months, priced at $14.99 per month. This option will give gamers on Xbox consoles access to hundreds of titles across the Game Pass library along with the ability to play online, something that is absent from the previous Console tier. Crucially, this option will not include cloud streaming or anyday-one releases from Microsoft.
While the new Xbox Game Pass Standard tier includes online play, bringing it more in line with therecently revamped Xbox Game Pass Core, players will no doubt be disappointed with the lack of day-one releases to the new tier. It is worth remembering that both Xbox Game Pass PC and Ultimate options include the same benefits and players on the console tier can continue to enjoy the day-one releases so long as they keep an active subscription.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the highest tier of Microsoft’s flagship game subscription service that offers over 100 game titles that you can play with a single purchase, making it one of the most outstanding value propositions of the Xbox ecosystem to date.
