Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price cut to $22.99; Call of Duty games will no longer be day one releases
(Courtesy : Microsoft Xbox)
The Ultimate tier is now finally cheaper!
Microsoft has recently announced a major update to its Xbox Game Pass subscription. They are lowering the price of Game Pass Ultimate, but this also has a major catch.
From now on, Call of Duty titles will not be available as day-one releases. This move was made after Xbox faced criticism from the fans and gamers who felt the subscription service had become too expensive. Let’s check out more details in this article.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets a price reduction
Under the new leadership of Asha Sharma, the Game Pass Ultimate will not cost $22.99, which is down from its previous price of $29.99.
This decision directly reflects Microsoft’s decision to address the community and players who found the recent pricing of the subscription too costly during the recent price hike.
Asha Sharma also acknowledged that the service has become less accessible for many players and emphasized that the subscription service will evolve from now on.
The PC Game Pass will also get a price drop and will now cost only $13.99 a month. Currently, it is $16.49 a month.
No more Call of Duty on day one release
Although the price is down for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, there is some bad news for players and gamers. From now on, future Call of Duty titles will not launch on Game Pass on day one.
Instead, the new entries of the game will be added to Game Pass roughly after a year of their initial release.
An important thing to note is that the existing Call of Duty games will remain on Game Pass and will be accessible to subscribers.
Conclusion
There is no doubt that most of the subscribers and fans love the new decision made by Microsoft for the price changes for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Still, some might not be convinced due to not getting Call of Duty games day one on launch from now on. Microsoft has to balance between maintaining the Game Pass value and ensuring success for its biggest franchise.
What do you think about this new decision? Are you happy with the new price of Game Pass Ultimate? Do share your thoughts and views with us in the comments section.
FAQs
What is the new price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?
The subscription now costs $22.99, reduced from $29.99.
Will new Call of Duty games release on Game Pass day one?
No, future Call of Duty titles will be added about a year after their initial release.
Are existing Call of Duty games being removed from Game Pass?
No, current titles will remain available on the service.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.