Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 a Hot Topic as Microsoft Hikes Xbox Game Pass Prices
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a hot topic in the wake of Microsoft announcing it will increase the price of Xbox Game Pass and introduce a new standard tier which doesn't include day one releases.
Microsoft announced on July 9, 2024 that it's raising the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate worldwide and specifically from $16.99 to $19.99 a month in the U.S. Price changes go into effect for new members on July 10, 2024 and for existing members on September 12, 2024.
The more basic $10.99 Xbox Game Pass Console tier is "soon" being replaced with Xbox Game Pass Standard too — a $14.99 option which doesn't include the beloved day one release feature, "specific entries to the Game Pass Ultimate library," access to EA Play, Xbox Cloud Gaming, perks, Quests, and discounts on games in the Game Pass library.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate was last increased in price in 2023, from $14.99 to $16.99, meaning paying $14.99 a month for Xbox Game Pass therefore nets users significantly less than it did just one year ago, with Microsoft essentially removing day one titles, EA Play, cloud gaming, and free perks from the service in that time.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate - $19.99 a month - Access to full library of Xbox Game Pass games, PC Game Pass games, EA Play, day one titles, online multiplayer, member deals and discounts, perks, and cloud gaming.
Xbox Game Pass Standard - $14.99 a month - Access to a limited library of Xbox Game Pass games which doesn't include day one titles, plus online multiplayer and member deals and discounts. This tier is "coming soon" and not necessarily alongside the September 12, 2024 price hike.
PC Game Pass - $11.99 a month - PC Game Pass games and EA Play. Microsoft hasn't made clear if day one titles will still be included in this subscription.
Xbox Game Pass Console - $10.99 a month for existing subscribers only - Limited library of Xbox games alongside member deals and discounts. No longer available to purchase as a new subscriber.
Xbox Game Pass Core - $9.99 a month -
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