Microsoft has announced that it is jacking up the price of the Xbox Game Pass' Ultimate tier to $29.99 per month, but is adding 48 games in the process. Xbox Game Pass has steadily gotten more expensive as the years have gone by, but while it is certainly more costly than it was when it was first introduced, it's still easily the best deal in gaming.
With an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, subscribers get access to a huge catalog of games, including brand-new, day one releases. The Xbox Game Pass day one releases are the biggest selling point of the service, and there is certainly plenty to look forward to in the months ahead. The Xbox Game Pass October 2025 lineup is especially stacked, with big day one releases like Ninja Gaiden 4 and The Outer Worlds 2 right around the corner.
Still, there will likely be many fans who are upset about the Game Pass Ultimate price increase from $19.99 per month to $29.99 per month. The new pricing will go into effect immediately for new subscribers, and on November 4 for current subscribers. To justify the price increase, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will now include Ubisoft+ titles and starting November 18, Fortnite Crew benefits. For Fortnite players that were already subscribed to Fortnite Crew, the price increase effectively pays for itself, but those that aren't interested are likely not going to react well to the increase.
