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Microsoft hikes up Xbox Game Pass prices with new tiered system
Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass subscription is changing with price increases and a tiered system. New and existing customers will be affected.
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Xbox fans, brace yourselves for changes to your beloved Game Pass subscription. Microsoft is shaking things up with price increases and a new tiered system.
Beginning July 10, new subscribers will face the updated pricing, while existing customers get a temporary reprieve until September 12.
In the US, Game Pass Ultimate will jump from $17 to $20 per month, and a year of Game Pass Core access will increase from $60 to $75.
But the changes don’t stop at prices. Xbox is introducing a more affordable option in September: Game Pass Standard.
This tier will grant access to the Game Pass library, online multiplayer, and some store discounts – all the Core plan benefits, minus the day one releases and Xbox Cloud Gaming perks of Ultimate, at $14.99 per month in the US.
The Game Pass for Console plan is on its way out and will be replaced by the new Standard tier. New customers won’t have the option to subscribe, and current subscribers who cancel their auto-renewal will need to choose a different plan to reactivate their service.
Game Pass Core remains at $9.99 per month, but a 12-month subscription now costs $74.99, up from $59.99, and includes online multiplayer.
The clock is ticking for Xbox fans to lock in current Game Pass prices. If you’re a loyal subscriber, consider committing to a year of Core access before the September 12 price hike.
New customers, don’t miss out – sign up now and enjoy the lower rates while they last. With the changes coming, acting sooner rather than later could save you some serious cash in the long run.
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