Microsoft has announced price increases and new tier for Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass, beginning July 10, 2024 for new members, and on September 12, 2024 for existing subscribers. The new Xbox Game Pass Standard tier will replace Xbox Game Pass for Console and will no longer include access to games released on day one, which “may be added to the library at a future date.”
Further details below. (All prices are monthly unless otherwise noted.)
| Day One Games | New Price | Old Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox Game Pass Core | ✗ | $74.99 / £55.99 / €69.99 (12 months) |
$59.99 / £49.99 / €59.99 (12 months) |
| PC Game Pass | ✓ | $11.99 / £9.99 / €11.99 | $9.99 / £7.99 / €9.99 |
| Xbox Game Pass for Console* | ✓ | — | $10.99 / £8.99 / €10.99 |
| Xbox Game Pass Standard** | ✗ | $14.99 / £??? / €14.99 | — |
| Xbox Game Pass Ultimate | ✓ | $19.99 / £14.99 / €17.99 | $16.99 / £12.99 / €14.99 |
*Old price remains for existing subscribers with automatic payment renewal enabled. Xbox Game Pass for Console will no longer be available for new members. If you turn off automatic payment renewal and your membership lapses, you will no longer have access to Xbox Game Pass for Console and will need to join one of the other plans.
**New tier, replacing Xbox Game Pass for Console.
A full FAQ concerning the price updates can be seen here, while a PDF containing regional price updates is available here.