Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Call of Duty Gaming Subscription Services Pricing Changes Activision

Microsoft Lowers Game Pass Pricing but Excludes Call of Duty Day-One Access

Microsoft announced on Tuesday that subscribers to its Game Pass service will see significant price reductions starting immediately. However, the new pricing comes with a notable change: included day-one access to Activision’s Call of Duty series will no longer be available.

Price Reductions Take Effect Today

In the US, the price of a Game Pass Ultimate subscription will decrease to $22.99 per month, down from $29.99—a reduction of roughly 23%. The more limited PC Game Pass will also see a price drop, from $16.49 to $13.99 per month, a decrease of about 22%.

Going forward, neither subscription tier will include launch-day access to new Call of Duty games. These titles will only become available on Game Pass during the following holiday season. Existing Call of Duty games will continue to be accessible to subscribers.

Leadership Comments on the Changes

"Game Pass Ultimate has become too expensive for too many players."

— Asha Sharma, Xbox CEO

Sharma made the statement in a social media post accompanying the announcement. Her remarks echo sentiments shared in an employee memo leaked to The Verge last week. Sharma added, "We’ll keep learning and evolving Game Pass to better match what matters to players."

Note: This article was updated on [insert date if available] to reflect the latest pricing and policy changes.

Source: Ars Technica
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