Xbox Game Pass Gets Price Increases And New 'Standard' Subscription Tier

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There have been multiple reports about Microsoft potentially increasing the price of its Xbox Game Pass service and perhaps adding more tiers, and it's now been made official.

In an update on the Xbox support page, Microsoft confirmed it would be increasing the prices of Xbox Game Pass and also introducing a new standard subscription tier for $14.99 USD (which won't come with "day one" games). This particular tier will be available in "the coming months".

These changes will take effect this week on 10th July 2024 for new members. As for existing members, the new prices will be applied on 12th September 2024, with some countries excluded. You can see the changes on the support site and get a brief rundown below:

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Starting July 10, 2024, the following updates to Xbox Game Pass will take effect:

• Price changes will go into effect for new members for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Core, and PC Game Pass.

• Game Pass for Console will no longer be available for new members.

• 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. These changes will enable us to bring members more value and more great games to Game Pass.

What's changing:

Price changes for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Core, and PC Game Pass

Worldwide prices are changing for Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and 12-month subscriptions to Game Pass Core.

• On July 10, 2024, updated prices take effect for new member subscriptions.
• 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.
• These changes will also take effect for 1-month, 3-month, and 6-month subscriptions to Game Pass Core in Türkiye, South Africa, and Argentina, as well as 6-month subscriptions to Game Pass Core in India.

Changes to Xbox Game Pass for Console:

Starting on July 10, 2024, Xbox Game Pass for Console will not 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.
• 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: Services & subscriptions
• 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. To learn more about account extension limits, visit: Xbox subscription extension limits

Xbox Game Pass member options for consoles

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