Xbox Game Pass Price Hike and Tier Changes Confirmed by Microsoft

Microsoft has confirmed that it will be increasing prices across all tiers of its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. The most notable change is the introduction of a new tier, Xbox Game Pass Standard, which replaces the existing Xbox Game Pass for Console tier. The new tier will offer online multiplayer and a full library of Xbox games, but will not include day one releases. The price hike will affect new subscribers starting today, while existing subscribers will see the changes on September 12, 2024.

Key Takeaways:

The Xbox Game Pass price increase affects all tiers, with new prices ranging from £55.99 to £14.99 per month, depending on the tier.
Xbox Game Pass Standard will be the new lowest-cost option, offering online multiplayer and a full library of Xbox games, but excluding day one releases.
The Xbox Game Pass for Console tier will be phased out, with new subscribers unable to subscribe to it, and existing subscribers continuing to be subscribed until automatic renewal is turned off.
Existing subscribers will be able to continue their subscription to Xbox Game Pass for Console at the old price of £8.99 per month for now.
New subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Standard will be charged an additional $5.99 per month for the online multiplayer feature.

Statistics:

Old prices for Xbox Game Pass Core: £49.99 / $59.99 / AU$79.95 per year
New prices for Xbox Game Pass Core: £55.99 / $74.99 / AU$89.95 per year
Old prices for Xbox Game Pass for PC: £7.99 / $9.99 / AU$10.95 per month
New prices for Xbox Game Pass for PC: £9.99 / $11.99 / AU$13.95 per month
Old prices for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: £12.99 / $16.99 / AU$18.95 per month
New prices for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: £14.99 / $16.99 / AU$22.95 per month

Sources:

"Xbox Game Pass price increase explained" on [Microsoft's official website](https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/xbox-game-pass)
Document shared by Microsoft outlining the Xbox Game Pass price increases and changes