Microsoft is considering another Xbox Game Pass price hike, according to new report
Microsoft last raised its membership prices last year
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Microsoftis reportedly thinking about increasing the price ofXbox Game Passagain.
According to a new report by Tom Warren atThe Verge, the company has been considering introducing a price hike to itsXbox Game Passsubscription service, more specifically, it’sUltimatetier.
The Ultimate tier currently costs $16.99 / £12.99 / AU$18.95 per month and bundles Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass together alongside a few extra goodies for players.
Microsoftlastraised its subscription pricesfor all Xbox Game Pass tiers back in July 2023, bringing the base membership from $9.99/ £7.99 / AU$10.95 to $10.99 / £8.99 / AU$11.95 and Ultimate to the previously mentioned prices from $14.99 / £10.99 / AU$15.95 per month.
Warren mentions that the price hike is only being considered and nothing has been finalized at this time, but also reports that the decision could mean a future forCall of Duty making it’s way to Game Pass- another internal debate at Microsoft.
A memo shared on May 7 from Matt Booty, head of Xbox Game Studios, suggested there was a “hint of a reprioritization” for Bethesda teams, Warren notes.
“These changes are grounded in prioritizing high-impact titles and further investing in Bethesda’s portfolio of blockbuster games,” said Booty, adding that Xbox is doubling down on Bethesda franchises that are “best positioned for success.”
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This report follows the announcement thatMicrosoft would be shutting down four Bethesda Softworks studiosincludingHi-Fi Rushdeveloper Tango Gameworks and the team behindRedfall,Arkane Austin.
Matty Booty reportedly told staff in an email that the decision was “grounded in prioritizing high-impact titles and further investing in Bethesda’s portfolio of blockbuster games and beloved worlds.”
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