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Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Price Hike 2025: What You Need to Know Microsoft confirms new Xbox Game Pass prices starting October 2025.      Microsoft has officially raised the prices of Xbox Game Pass in October 2025 , marking one of the biggest subscription changes in the platform’s history. If you’re a gamer in the U.S., here’s everything you need to know about the new pricing, what’s changing, and what this means for your wallet. New Xbox Game Pass Prices (October 2025) Microsoft’s latest update increases the monthly cost of its most popular plans: Game Pass Ultimate: $29.99/month (up from $19.99) PC Game Pass: $16.49/month (up from $11.99) Game Pass Core (now called Essential): $9.99/month (no price change) Game Pass Standard (now called Premium): $14.99/month (no change) The new pricing started rolling out globally in October 2025 , with some regions — including the U.S. — already seeing the updated rates on new subscriptions. Game Pass Ultimate now c...