FTC Criticizes Xbox Game Pass Price Hikes and Service Changes

Microsoft's revised subscription tiers and increased prices draw scrutiny amid ongoing antitrust concerns.

FTC argues that Microsoft's Game Pass changes harm consumers by degrading service quality and increasing costs.
The removal of day-one game releases from lower tiers is a key point of contention in the FTC's case.
Microsoft's layoffs and studio closures post-merger are cited as evidence of market power abuse.
Experts are divided on whether the FTC can successfully overturn the Microsoft-Activision merger.
The future of Xbox Game Pass is uncertain as it faces potential subscriber backlash and regulatory challenges.