Microsoft Reduces Game Pass Pricing, Removes Day-One Call of Duty Access
Microsoft removes Call of Duty from Game Pass, lowers subscription pricing
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Microsoft has announced a reduction in Game Pass subscription prices, with Game Pass Ultimate dropping to $22.99 per month and PC Game Pass to $13.99. However, subscribers will no longer have day-one access to new Call of Duty games, which will be available on the platform only after the next holiday season.
- 01Game Pass Ultimate subscription price reduced to $22.99/month, a 23% decrease.
- 02PC Game Pass subscription now costs $13.99/month, down 22%.
- 03New Call of Duty games will not be available on launch day for Game Pass subscribers.
- 04Previous Call of Duty titles will remain accessible on Game Pass.
- 05Xbox CEO Asha Sharma emphasizes the need to evolve Game Pass to better meet player needs.
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On Tuesday, Microsoft announced significant price cuts for its Game Pass subscriptions. The Game Pass Ultimate will now cost $22.99 per month, down from $29.99, marking a 23% reduction. Similarly, the PC Game Pass subscription price will decrease to $13.99 from $16.49, a 22% drop. However, subscribers will lose day-one access to new titles in the popular Call of Duty series, which will instead be available on Game Pass only after the next holiday season. Despite this change, previous Call of Duty games will still be accessible to subscribers. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma noted that the price of Game Pass has increased since its inception in 2017, reflecting a growing library of over 500 games and additional services like Ubisoft+ Classics and EA Play. Sharma stated that the adjustments aim to make Game Pass more affordable and better aligned with player expectations.
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The price reduction may make Game Pass more accessible to a wider audience, potentially increasing its subscriber base.
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