Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price jumps 50%, as more gamers turn to ...
The $29.99 tier now includes Fortnite Crew, Ubisoft+ and more
www.thegamebusiness.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting.
- Price update: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price rose to $29.99 per month. This represented a 50% increase from the prior $19.99/month price. The change took effect in late 2025, with outlets noting the immediate billing impact for new and existing subscribers.[1][2][3][5]
- Context of the overhaul: Microsoft announced a broader reorganization of Game Pass tiers alongside the price increase, including new perks such as Ubisoft+ Classics and Fortnite Crew being added to Ultimate, and a rebranding of tiers (Core → Essential, Standard → Premium) while prices for some tiers remained stable in certain markets.[2][3][4][5]
If you want, I can pull up the most current regional pricing (US, EU, and locally in New York) and compare any ongoing promotions or annual billing options. I can also summarize how the changes affect value (day-one titles, cloud access, and cross-platform play) with a quick pros/cons note. Would you like me to do that?
Sources:
- Microsoft Game Pass Ultimate price increase to $29.99/month and tier overhaul[3][1][2]
- Additional coverage on new perks and regional variation[4][5]