Microsoft/Xbox has announced today that the “Game Pass” subscription is undergoing significant adjustments. Starting today, October 1, 2025, prices will increase significantly. You can read more about it directly on MeinMMO.
Microsoft and Xbox have announced today that the subscription model “Game Pass” is being significantly revised: The various tiers will be renamed and prices will increase sharply. Depending on the subscription, it will cost nearly double starting October 1, 2025.
Price changes for the Game Pass in detail:
| Tier | New Price | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Essential (formerly Core) | €8.99/month (previously €6.99) | Cloud Gaming |
| Premium (formerly Standard) | €14.99/month (previously €12.99) | Cloud Gaming |
| Ultimate | €26.99/month (previously €17.99) | better cloud quality compared to other price tiers |
| PC Game Pass | €14.99/month (previously €11.99) |
Players are complaining about the price increases, comparing the move to Sony and PS Plus
How are players reacting? Unsurprisingly, many are shocked and quite angry. The price changes are quite steep, and many find the adjustments disproportionate. Some are directly reminded of PS Plus, as Sony had also adjusted prices some time ago.
- One writes:
You folks are making PS Plus a great deal compared to this trash. Keep up the good work.
- Another comments:
Essential and Premium, how? Sony must be chuckling, because imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
- Another complains:
‘We’ve listened to your feedback’, who even asked for a price increase?
Microsoft has been investing a lot of money in the Game Pass since 2017, bringing many games directly at release without additional costs through the subscription models, and has been expanding the portfolio for years. After a long dry spell and some failures, it was recently said that the Game Pass is paying off – also for us players: Microsoft’s billions are finally paying off, the Xbox Game Pass is more valuable than ever
