Another Xbox Game Pass price hike is coming according to cloud backend, and it could hit worldwide
Xbox Game Pass could be set for a price hike according to a new leak, with a notification stating that a 'SubscriptionPriceIncrease' is on the way for the service
Xbox Game Pass is currently leading the pack in the gaming industry, but recent hints suggest that a price increase may be on the horizon.
Unsurprisingly, Xbox Game Pass is one of the most attractive deals in the gaming world. Microsoft revolutionised the entire gaming sector with the introduction of this subscription service. As PS Plus follows suit, delivering significant releases like the massive FBC: Firebreak-led PS Plus Extra and Premium June 2025 collection, it's evident that it's here to stay.
However, it appears that the company is ready to capitalise on its success. After a significant drop that brought CoD: WW2 to Xbox Game Pass and a host of future Xbox Game Pass titles, it seems poised to raise its prices for consumers. Price increases are often expected, but they're never easy to accept as they start to roll out globally – and it seems that's precisely what's coming. Prepare yourself, because the Xbox Game Pass price hike is well on its way.
Passing up savings
In a recent tweet, third-party Xbox Cloud Gaming app Better xCloud revealed that it had found new notifications in the Xbox Game Pass service's backend, suggesting plans for global price increases for the service.
The gaming giant Xbox has hinted at a potential price hike for its Game Pass subscription, as a new notification titled "SubscriptionPriceIncrease" was spotted on the xCloud website. Although currently inactive, this move suggests that Microsoft is gearing up to squeeze a bit more from gamers' pockets.
This development follows significant price increases for Xbox consoles and accessories, alongside Microsoft's announcement of a planned rise in the cost of some of its AAA games to $79.99 by the year's end. With costs soaring across the board and many enthusiasts eyeing the Nintendo Switch 2 as an alternative, the timing could be better for Xbox fans.
The last surge in Game Pass fees took place in July 2024, affecting most countries globally, with only a few exceptions. It looks like we can brace for another round of global price adjustments, mirroring the hardware price bump witnessed in May, though specific regional details remain under wraps.
It appears that unfortunate news is imminent, but we won't have confirmation until Microsoft officially announces it, likely altering the prices immediately without giving gamers a chance to purchase months in advance at the current rate. It might be worth contemplating making a purchase now.