It was only a matter of time. With the Bethesda and Activision-Blizzard acquisitions behind them, along with an excellent showcase highlighting the blockbuster games in development, Xbox has announced an increase to Game Pass prices across the board. As we only share official information when possible, all the details directly from Xbox can be found here (as summarized below).
Here are all the details for each change including specific revisions and dates. Some changes go into effect tomorrow, July 10th, while some take place at a later time. Specifically:
- Price changes will go into effect for new members for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Core, and PC Game Pass tomorrow on July 10th.
- Starting September 12, 2024, the price of recurring charges will change for existing members. Select countries are excluded from this price update. Recurring billing dates will not change. New prices take effect on the next recurring billing charge after September 12, 2024.
- The full, global list of price changes can be found here.
- Game Pass for Console will no longer be available for new members.
- If you are currently subscribed to Xbox Game Pass for Console and have automatic payment renewal enabled, you will be able to continue to enjoy your membership. Look for a message from Xbox in your inbox with more information on your membership.
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If at any time you turn off your automatic payment renewal and your membership lapses, you will no longer have access to Game Pass for Console and will need to join one of the other plans we offer for Game Pass. You can manage your subscriptions here:
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Xbox Game Pass for Console codes will continue to be redeemable until further notice. As of September 18, 2024, the maximum extension limit of Game Pass for Console will be 13 months. This will not impact any time you currently have stacked on your account that exceeds 13 months and will only impact your future ability to stack more than 13 months after September 18, 2024.
- Members who are already subscribed to Game Pass for Console and have automatic payment renewal enabled will be able to continue to enjoy their membership.
- Also, a new Game Pass option, Xbox Game Pass Standard, will become available in the coming months.
- “We created Game Pass to offer players more choice in how they discover and play games. That includes offering different prices and plans, so players can find what works best for them. A new Game Pass option, Xbox Game Pass Standard, will become available for $14.99 USD (pricing varies by market) in the coming months.”
