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Microsoft Overhauls Xbox Game Pass, Raises Ultimate to $29.99 as Cancellations Strain Site

Microsoft says the higher price reflects added perks, expanded catalogs, and cloud upgrades.

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Overview

  • Xbox rebranded its subscription into Essential, Premium, and Ultimate, automatically migrating Core to Essential and Standard to Premium.
  • Ultimate’s monthly price rose from $19.99 to $29.99 in the U.S. and from 299 to 449 pesos in Mexico, with Europe at €26.99; Essential and Premium keep prior local prices such as 169 and 219 pesos in Mexico.
  • New inclusions for Ultimate feature Ubisoft+ Classics, EA Play, and Fortnite Crew starting November 18, plus a catalog of 400+ games and roughly 75 day‑one releases each year.
  • Cloud gaming access now covers all tiers, with Microsoft touting shorter wait times and higher‑quality streaming, alongside expanded Xbox Rewards worth up to $100 in points for Ultimate.
  • Media reports describe widespread user backlash with mass cancellation attempts and brief slowdowns or partial outages on Microsoft’s subscription pages.