CPG - Console & PC Gaming
  • Home
  • News
  • PC
  • PS5
  • Xbox
  • Switch
  • Mobile
  • Reviews
  • Esports
  • Guides
    • Gray Zone WarfareNew
      • Artisan
      • Banshee
      • Gunny
      • Handshake
      • Lab Rat
      • Turncoat
    • Escape From TarkovNew
      • Jaeger
      • Mechanic
        • Gunsmith
      • Peacekeeper
      • Prapor
      • Ragman
      • Skier
      • Therapist
No Result
View All Result
CPG - Console & PC Gaming
  • Home
  • News
  • PC
  • PS5
  • Xbox
  • Switch
  • Mobile
  • Reviews
  • Esports
  • Guides
    • Gray Zone WarfareNew
      • Artisan
      • Banshee
      • Gunny
      • Handshake
      • Lab Rat
      • Turncoat
    • Escape From TarkovNew
      • Jaeger
      • Mechanic
        • Gunsmith
      • Peacekeeper
      • Prapor
      • Ragman
      • Skier
      • Therapist
No Result
View All Result
CPG - Console & PC Gaming
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Microsoft defends 50% Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price rise, points to more day-one games and added perks

Microsoft says it didn't take the decision lightly and is adding value like more day‑one releases, Ubisoft+ Classics and Fortnite Crew as Game Pass prices rise.

Margarita Kicevski by Margarita Kicevski
October 2, 2025
in News, PC, Xbox
0

Microsoft is defending its decision to raise the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate by 50 percent, stating that it hears players’ frustration while promising added value across all tiers.

Speaking with The Verge, Dustin Blackwell, Microsoft’s director of gaming and platform communications, said the company didn’t take the decision lightly and is listening to community feedback. He pointed to several features Microsoft believes justify the change, including an expanded library, cloud gaming, and continued day‑one releases for subscribers. “We’re also now giving access to more than 75 day one releases each year,” Blackwell said, adding that it represents a 50 percent increase over last year’s day‑one slate.

The company also highlighted newly included perks, such as Ubisoft+ Classics and Fortnite Crew, as benefits for the higher cost. In addition to the Ultimate increase, Microsoft raised PC Game Pass from $11.99 to $16.49 per month.

Both PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will have access to day‑one releases. Subscribers on the Premium plan will receive first‑party Xbox games within a year of launch, with the explicit exception of Call of Duty. For further reading, there’s also a note that some retailers have chosen to continue selling Game Pass Ultimate at older prices, along with a subscription link for updates on the topic.

I know price changes feel personal, especially for people who use the service regularly. If you’re affected by this, please share your thoughts in the comments below, and follow us on X and Bluesky.

Tags: MicrosoftThe VergeXboxXbox Game Pass Ultimate
ShareTweet
Previous Post

TikToker flew to Edinburgh to shout at Rockstar staff over GTA 6, video shows awkward confrontation

Next Post

King of Meat hits Early Access on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, full release on October 7

Margarita Kicevski

Margarita Kicevski

My job is similar to Angel's, focus on news and updates, even though most of my work is taking care of two little devils. I am here to cover when most needed, and try to deliver the best I can. It's my fault pushing Angel to reboot ConsolePCGaming.com Wish me luck <3.

RELATEDPOSTS

News

Xbox Free Play Days Oct 2-5 brings Black Ops 7 early access, Polterguys, Dustborn, Ready or Not and Sudden Strike 4

October 2, 2025
News

Microsoft Renames Game Pass Tiers, Hikes Ultimate to $29.99 and Raises PC Pass Price

October 1, 2025
Xbox

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X Sold Out Worldwide on Xbox Store

September 26, 2025
Xbox Logo
News

Former Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra blasts Microsoft over second Xbox price hike

September 22, 2025
Mobile

Xbox Brings Gaming Copilot Beta to PC Game Bar and Xbox Mobile

September 18, 2025
News

Xbox Free Play Days brings Synduality, Matchpoint, Ship of Fools and Townscaper this weekend

September 18, 2025

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest

Battlestate Games shares results from the in-game Survey about the Flea Market

January 30, 2025

Escape From Tarkov 2025 Roadmap Revealed, Full Release Finally Confirmed

April 18, 2025 - Updated on July 18, 2025
Tarkov patch 0.15

Escape From Tarkov reveals the 0.15 trailer before wipe

August 14, 2024

Minecraft Update 1.21.21 Patch Notes for August 14/15

August 14, 2024

Escape From Tarkov Best Graphics Settings – Updated With Patch 0.15.5

Escape From Tarkov: How to Snipe Flea Market Items Easily?

CoD: Warzone Season 2 Update Fixes Plenty of Bugs

MW2 and Warzone 2.0 Season 3 is full of Bugs and Issues, Upcoming Fixes and more

Farthest Frontier will leave early access on October 23, price to rise but it’s on sale until October 6

October 2, 2025
XCOM 2 Long War 2

Amazon to Add 14 Free Games to Prime Gaming in October, including XCOM 2 and Fallout Titles

October 2, 2025

How to find the boss portal in Megabonk?

October 2, 2025

How to unlock Megabonk’s Desert level, and what you need to do first

October 2, 2025

CPGPATCH NOTES

News

SCUM 1.1.0.0.99356 brings encounter fixes, armor rework, base decor and a new disease system

by Margarita Kicevski
October 2, 2025
News

The Finals update 8.3.0 adds Heaven or Else mode, esports bundles and a huge stack of fixes

by Mihaela Kicevski
October 2, 2025
News

The First Descendant Hotfix 1.3.6b goes live, Sword Pass begins October 1

by Angel Kicevski
October 2, 2025

About Us

We are CPG - Console & PC Gaming, an independent, family-run website providing fresh news, updates, reviews, interviews, guides, and other bits and pieces from the gaming industry.

Read more

  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

© 2025 CPG - Console & PC Gaming

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • PC
  • PS5
  • Xbox
  • Switch
  • Mobile
  • Reviews
  • Esports
  • Guides
    • Gray Zone Warfare
      • Artisan
      • Banshee
      • Gunny
      • Handshake
      • Lab Rat
      • Turncoat
    • Escape From Tarkov
      • Jaeger
      • Mechanic
      • Peacekeeper
      • Prapor
      • Ragman
      • Skier
      • Therapist

© 2025 CPG - Console & PC Gaming