Microsoft is announcing a surge in the prices of Xbox Game Pass subscription plans globally, including subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Core and PC Game Pass. The updated prices take effect from July 10 for new memberships, while existing members could continue with their recurring charges based on the current price until September 12.
Microsoft is also discontinuing the Game Pass for Console plan and introducing a new Xbox Game Pass Standard plan that would not offer new games from the day of launch. Existing subscribers to Game Pass for Console who have automatic payment renewal enabled will be able to continue their membership for now.
Xbox Game Pass revised pricing (India)
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate:
Current price: Rs 549 per month
New Price: Rs 829 per month
Xbox Game Pass Core:
Current price (12 months): Rs 1,999
New price (12 months): Rs 3,349
Current price (6 months): Rs 749
New price (6 months): Rs 1,799
Xbox Game Pass PC:
Current price: Rs 349 per month
New Price: Rs 449 per month
While the new plan is not offering access to day one releases and option for cloud gaming on multiple devices like the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, it does offer access to more console games than the Xbox Game Pass Core membership. Additionally, the new plan will also offer support for online console multiplayer that the Xbox Game Pass for Console plan did not have.
