Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is increasing in price by 50% | VGC
The service will now include Fortnite Crew and classic Ubisoft titles…
www.videogameschronicle.comHere’s the latest on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate pricing:
- As of late 2025, Microsoft increased Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $29.99 per month in many regions, up from $19.99, with additional perks tied to the overhaul of the tiers. This represents a 50% jump in the top tier.[1][2][3][5]
- The price change was accompanied by a broader refresh of Game Pass, introducing revised tiers (Essential, Premium) and new benefits like Ubisoft+ Classics and Fortnite Crew in some markets.[2][3][4][7]
- In some regions, related PC Game Pass pricing and annual equivalents also shifted as part of the same restructuring, though exact regional numbers can vary. For the US, Ultimate moved to $29.99/month, with other tiers receiving corresponding changes or rebranding.[5][7]
Quick takeaway for Santa Clara, CA (US): expect Ultimate at $29.99/month under the current structure, with other Game Pass tiers also updated or rebranded as part of the overhaul.[7][5]
Would you like me to pull the exact current price from a specific retailer or Microsoft’s page for your location? I can also summarize the new perks included with Ultimate under the latest plan.[5][7]