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Xbox cuts Game Pass prices but new Call of Duty games will no longer hit the service on day one
Xbox is reducing the monthly prices for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, with Ultimate now costing $22.99 and PC Game Pass $14. However, new Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on the service on day one, launching instead about a year after release. This change aims to improve the value proposition for subscribers and generate more revenue from the Call of Duty franchise.
CEO Of Microsoft Gaming Announces Xbox Game Pass Is Getting A Price Reduction
Xbox has announced a price reduction for its Game Pass Ultimate subscription service, lowering the monthly cost from $29.99 to $22.99 USD. However, future Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on day one, instead launching on the service approximately one year after their initial release.
Xbox Game Pass to Drop Prices and Lose Day One Call of Duty
Xbox is reducing the monthly prices for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, with Ultimate dropping to $22.99 and PC Game Pass to $13.99. However, Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on day one of their release, instead launching on the service approximately one year after launch.
PS Plus Value Called into Question as Xbox Slashes Game Pass Price
Microsoft has reduced the monthly prices for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, with Ultimate now costing $22.99 / £16.99 and PC Game Pass at $13.99 / £10.99. This price cut is linked to the removal of Call of Duty from day-one additions on the service. Sony's PS Plus Premium remains comparable in price.
Xbox Game Pass Gets A Hefty Price Cut – But There’s A Catch For Call Of Duty Fans
Xbox has reduced the monthly subscription prices for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. However, future Call of Duty titles will now launch on the service approximately one year after their initial release, rather than day one. This strategic shift follows recent leadership changes within the Xbox division, indicating a move towards a more sustainable content rollout and broader market appeal.
Call of Duty won't hit Xbox Game Pass at launch going forwards, as Microsoft's subscription service gets a price cut
Microsoft has reduced the monthly prices for its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers. However, future Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on Game Pass at launch, instead releasing approximately one year after their initial debut. Existing Call of Duty games will remain accessible on the service.
Xbox cuts Game Pass price and drops Call of Duty day one access in response to negative feedback
Xbox is reducing the price of its Game Pass subscription service and changing access for Call of Duty titles due to negative player feedback. Call of Duty games will no longer launch day one on Game Pass, instead arriving about a year after release. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated the price hike was too high for many players, leading to the adjustments.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Drops to $22.99, Future Call of Duty Releases Delayed for Subscription
Microsoft has reduced the monthly price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $29.99 to $22.99 and PC Game Pass from $16.49 to $13.99. Future Call of Duty titles will now be added to the subscription service approximately one year after their initial launch, a shift from previous day-one availability for major Activision Blizzard games.
Xbox is slashing the price of Game Pass
Xbox is reducing the monthly prices for its Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions. Additionally, future Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on Game Pass at launch, instead being added about a year later during the holiday season. These changes follow recent feedback regarding the service's cost and a desire for greater value.
The price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is falling, and all it cost was day one access to new Call of Duty games
Microsoft is lowering the monthly price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $29.99 to $22.99 and PC Game Pass from $16.49 to $13.99. In exchange for the reduced cost, future Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on day one, instead launching during the holiday season following their release. This change follows a previous price hike and aims to re-evaluate the value proposition of the subscription service under new leadership.
Microsoft cuts Game Pass price months after previous price hike
Microsoft is reducing the monthly prices for its Game Pass subscription service on both Xbox consoles and PC. Game Pass Ultimate will now cost $22.99, down from $29.99, and PC Game Pass will be $13.99, down from $16.49. As part of this change, new Call of Duty games will no longer be available on Game Pass at launch.
Xbox drops Game Pass prices as Call of Duty officially exits service's Day One launch slate strategy
Microsoft has reduced the monthly prices for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. In conjunction with these price drops, new Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on the service on their launch day, but will be added approximately one year later. The company stated these changes are in response to player feedback and aim to improve the value proposition of Game Pass.
Microsoft cuts Game Pass pricing and removes Call of Duty as day-one launch title in response to "a lot of feedback"
Microsoft is reducing the monthly price of its Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions in response to player feedback about cost. Additionally, new Call of Duty titles will now be added to the service approximately one year after their initial release, rather than on day one. These changes come as Microsoft's content and services revenue has seen a year-on-year decline.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Update
Xbox has updated its Game Pass pricing, with Game Pass Ultimate now costing $22.99 per month and PC Game Pass at $13.99 per month. Future Call of Duty titles will not launch on Game Pass, but will be added approximately one year later during the holiday season.
Retro Chess Roguelike Below the Crown Casts Spells, Explosions, Strategies in 1.0 Release Today
Below the Crown, a chess roguelike from Misfits Attic, has launched its 1.0 version on PC via Steam. The game features spellcasting, strategic piece management, and multiple endings, with new content including the Queen Wizard and additional runes. It is available for $14.99 USD and is also featured in several bundles with other chess and roguelike titles.
Xbox VP Clarifies A Key Detail About Project Helix, But Questions Remain
Xbox next-gen VP Jason Ronald clarified that Project Helix will be a first-party Xbox console, addressing rumors that it might be a third-party device. He stated the system aims to break down barriers between console and PC games for seamless cross-device play and a unified developer path. Alpha kits are expected to be sent to developers in 2027.
Today's Game Pass Change Is A Great One. The Next One Will Hurt.
Xbox has unexpectedly lowered the price of Game Pass Ultimate back to $23 per month, a move that benefits many subscribers despite removing day-one Call of Duty access. This price drop, preceded by an internal memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, is seen as a precursor to a potential introduction of an ad-supported tier for Game Pass. The author expresses concern that this could lead to the widespread adoption of intrusive advertising in console and PC gaming, citing examples from other services that have introduced ads over time.
Game Pass's Price Cut Isn't The Discount You Think It Is
Microsoft has reduced the monthly price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $30 to $23, but excluded the annual Call of Duty release from the service. This change effectively saves subscribers $14 annually if they do not plan to purchase the new Call of Duty title at launch. The move is seen as a strategic adjustment to re-attract lapsed subscribers and avoid cannibalizing Call of Duty sales, while still maintaining overall revenue.
Xbox Game Pass Price, Day-One Games, And Tiers In 2026 Explained
Microsoft is implementing significant changes to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service in April 2026, including a price decrease for Game Pass Ultimate to $23 per month and the removal of day-one releases for new Call of Duty titles. The service will continue to offer a library of games across various tiers, with some first-party titles still launching day-one, while others will arrive within 12 months.
CoD Launches Are Gone, But Game Pass Should Ditch All The Other Games You've Heard Of, Too
Microsoft has removed day-one access to Call of Duty from Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, leading to speculation about a new, cheaper tier focused on curated AA and indie games. The author argues that a more focused Game Pass library could help smaller titles gain attention and provide better value than a vast collection of AAA games.
