Xbox has stated that it is changing the pricing structure of Game Pass. The new pricing tier for new members is making players angry. Game Pass Ultimate will now cost £14.99 per month, an increase of £2.00 per month, or £54.99 per year, an increase of £5.00 over the original price. Prices for the PC Game Pass are also increasing from £7.99 to £9.99 per month.
The new price structure includes a lower tier, which will not include day-one Game Pass launches or cloud gaming. Players have taken to Twitter and Reddit to express their dissatisfaction over the changes to the pricing structure.
Microsoft had previously stated that it would not raise the price of Game Pass because of the Activision Blizzard King purchase, but the company appears to have changed its stance with the most recent price increase. While there is no evidence to prove that the decision was made due to this acquisition, some players believe that the timing of the price increase is far from coincidental.
Many players have said that they will not be subscribing to the service. However, some have found a loophole in the system by changing tiers when they want to play certain games. There are those who believe that the service has been ruined by corporate greed and that they will be cancelling their subscription to the service.
The changes to the pricing structure for the Game Pass are only applicable to new members, much to the relief of existing subscribers who will only be affected once their current subscription ends. It remains to be seen how many people will be put off by the new prices and whether they will affect the popularity of the service
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