Xbox Game Pass Faces Price Hikes and New Restrictions
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Xbox is raising the price of its Game Pass Ultimate from $16.99 to $19.99 per month and introducing a new "Standard" tier at the original price point, which offers a more limited library and no day-one game access. Analysts say these changes were inevitable due to rising game development costs, inflation, and the need for continuous growth. Xbox aims to offset costs and attract new subscribers by including major releases like Call of Duty on Game Pass. Future changes may include more price hikes and potentially an ad-based tier.
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