Microsoft's announcement of Xbox Game Pass has caused quite a shock among subscribers, who will now have to adapt to price increases and additional restrictions, causing concern and frustration.
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Price increases: an inevitable reality
Back in September, Phil Spencer had already hinted that Xbox Game Pass prices would increase. That promise was recently kept.
The Game Pass Ultimate has gone from 14.99 euros to 17.99 euros per month. As for the PC formula, it is now offered at 11.99 euros per month instead of 9.99 euros.
The console formula disappears
Microsoft has confirmed the end of the console-specific plan. New subscribers will no longer be able to sign up for it, with a new Standard plan taking over.
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The Standard plan will give you access to online multiplayer, discounts and the catalog, but will not allow you to play new games as soon as they are released.
Subscription Extension Limitation
Starting September 18, the maximum console subscription extension limit will be reduced to 13 months. This impacts those who were purchasing subscription cards to avoid price increases.
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Microsoft clarifies that this limitation will not apply to subscriptions already stacked on accounts before this date. However, it will restrict future subscription extensions beyond 13 months.
| 🔍 Aspect | Summary |
|---|---|
| 📈 Augmentation | Game Pass Ultimate and PC prices have increased |
| 🚫 End of formula | The console formula will no longer be available for new subscribers |
| ⏳ Limite d’extension | Limitation of subscription extension to 13 months |
Changes to Xbox Game Pass from Microsoft include:
- Price increases for Game Pass Ultimate and PC
- End of the formula dedicated to consoles
- Limitation of subscription extension to 13 months
These changes are intended to clear the way for the Standard plan, which will cost €14.99 per month. However, it will not allow access to games on the day of their release.
To benefit from this option, subscribers will have to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This unpopular decision could force many players to rethink their subscription strategies.
Such a change raises questions about the future of gaming subscriptions. How will players adapt to these new rules?
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