Here’s the latest I could confirm:
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price increased to $29.99 per month in late 2025, up from $19.99, as part of a broader Game Pass overhaul. This represented roughly a 50% hike for the Ultimate tier.[1][3][7]
- With the change, Microsoft also refreshed the plan lineup, rebranding some tiers (e.g., Core to Essential, Standard to Premium) and adding benefits like day-one titles, Ubisoft+ Classics, and Fortnite Crew to Ultimate in some regions. In several reports, the Ultimate price bump is noted alongside expanded content and value propositions, though exact benefits vary by region.[5][7][1]
Notes and caveats:
- Some sources indicate the price shift took effect for new sign-ups immediately and for existing subscribers after a transition window; if you prepaid, the new price may apply at the end of your prepaid period in certain cases.[3]
- Price and tier names can vary by country; the figures above reflect U.S. pricing discussions and coverage from late 2025 reports.[7][1]
Would you like a quick snapshot of current US prices for all Game Pass tiers (Ultimate, Premium, Essential) and their recent benefits, or help assessing whether locking in a prepaid period could be advantageous for you?[1][3][7]
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Microsoft has announced a significant price increase for its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, raising it by 50% to $29.99 per month, effective immediately. This change, revealed on Wednesday, is part of a broader overhaul of the Game Pass subscription tiers, although the Essential and Premium plans will retain their current pricing. The Game Pass Core tier will be eliminated and integrated into the Essential tier, while Standard subscribers will transition to the Premium tier. In the...
benzatine.comThe service will now include Fortnite Crew and classic Ubisoft titles…
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www.gamesradar.comAll Xbox Game Pass tiers are getting big changes
www.theverge.comMicrosoft is raising prices ahead of Black Ops 7.
www.fandom.comMicrosoft is raising prices ahead of Black Ops 7.
www.gamespot.comThe $29.99 tier now includes Fortnite Crew, Ubisoft+ and more
www.thegamebusiness.comXbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription costs are rising, but you can still lock in the old price. Here's what you need to know.
mashable.comThe lower tiers get new names but (mostly) stay at the same price. A post on Xbox Wire with the innocuous title 'Updates to Xbox Game Pass: Introducing...
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