Xbox has announced a price reduction for both Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions, with Game Pass Ultimate now priced at $23 per month, down from $30, and PC Game Pass at $14, reduced from $16.50. This change comes after feedback from players regarding the affordability of the service. Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma acknowledged the previous price hikes, stating that the service had become too expensive and that a more flexible model is in the works. However, a significant change accompanies this price cut: new Call of Duty games will no longer be available on Game Pass on their release date. Instead, they will be added to the service approximately a year later, during the subsequent holiday season. This decision is likely aimed at maximizing revenue from the popular franchise, which was a primary factor in Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. While Xbox players have previously enjoyed immediate access to Call of Duty titles via Game Pass, they will now have to wait, similar to PlayStation users. Speculation exists about a potential new Game Pass tier that may offer day-one access to Call of Duty games, but no official announcements have been made.