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"Xbox Game Pass Standard" is launching in September
ShaiKhulud1989
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Astray
Member
Tom Warren also jumping in on this
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www.theverge.com
Microsoft is hiking the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and launching a new “Standard” tier
Xbox Game Pass Standard won’t include day-one games.
www.theverge.com
Ashamam
Member
It was console that excluded it, which was beyond weird and felt like a landmine to get you to upgrade to ultimate. But with no 'console' tier, maybe that points towards no 'console' hardware next generation. All hardware will become PC variants.
GHG
Member
They've been kicking their console gamers in the nuts for close to a decade now. Ever since they went day and date with PC.
The launch of Forza Horizon 3 sealed it for me. Playing with/against people on the same servers in the same game, minus the montly online fee all while having better performance and graphics.
That's since evolved to the point where PC gamers get cheaper gamepass, the option to play via Steam, and first party games that launch first on PC.
Unknown Soldier
Member
That's because "Core" was just renamed Xbox Live Gold
T4keD0wN
Member
Its even better, PC gamepass also includes EA play
Having to actually compete for the customers vs a fully controlled walled garden.
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MarkMe2525
Gold Member
Seriously, if we ever got the banger every 4 months, as alluded to, it would be one thing. They will really have to show me more consistency if I am to ever resubscribe.
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balls of snow
Member
A basic ass tier not getting day 1 games. Phil
What happened to gamepass core. That tier made sense for people just wanting to play online with a small rotation of games offered. Leave standard gamepass alone.
What happened to gamepass core. That tier made sense for people just wanting to play online with a small rotation of games offered. Leave standard gamepass alone.
GHG
Member
Punished Miku
Human Rights Subscription Service
Will be real interesting to see their next console and if that is considered PC or something else. Either PC prices will increase and unify it, or getting their new system will have a bizarre markup for GP despite being basically a PC
ShaiKhulud1989
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Bumblebeetuna
Member
I’ll keep buying dirt cheap codes off key sites. Can’t remember the last time I paid more than like $4 a month for Ultimate 
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Varteras
Member
This is the day of great headlines
ShaiKhulud1989
Gold Member
Well, congrats. You are part of the reason why MS changed GP pricing again for more casual customers.I’ll keep buying dirt cheap codes off key sites. Can’t remember the last time I paid more than like $4 a month
Mibu no ookami
Demoted Member® Pro™
What a massive discrepancy... I wonder if they meant to type 174.99 a year...
At 20 dollars a month, it absolutely isn't worth it for Microsoft's Day 1 games, CoD included.
analog_future
Resident Crybaby
Why would he care lol
IntentionalPun
Ask me about my wife's perfect butthole
These prices make more sense, most people really should just buy games lol
ShaiKhulud1989
Gold Member
Well, true enough. But I never understood this 'WELL IVE GOT 5 YEARS OF GPU FREE FROM MILK CARTONS' boasting. Especially when this clearly hurts your platform.
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Ass of Can Whooping
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GHG
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A new tier called "Xbox Game Pass Standard" is launching in September.
- Soon, Xbox Game Pass for console will be shuttered for new users only. Those already using Game Pass console with existing subscriptions will not be required to cancel.
- Users currently on Xbox Game Pass for console will be allowed to maintain their subscription, as well as day one games.
- New users on Xbox Game Pass in the near future will be greeted by a new Xbox Game Pass "Standard." This is more like EA Access, which includes Xbox's back catalogue, and doesn't include day one games. This will be priced at $14.99 per month, and will also include Xbox Live Gold for multiplayer (now known as Game Pass Core, confusingly). It doesn't include Xbox Cloud gaming. Game Pass Standard is launching in September.
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will not be changed, but it will get a price increase. It will still include PC Game Pass, day one games, and hundreds of back catalogue titles, as well as cloud gaming. But, it is getting a price increase. The new price will be $19.99 per month, or $74.99 per year.
- PC Game Pass is also getting a price increase, from $9.99 per month to $11.99.
- Xbox Game Pass Core (Xbox Live Gold multiplayer) gets an annual price increase to $55.99 from $49.99, but it will remain $9.99 per month.
The annual price for Ultimate has been removed in the article.
dragonyeuw
Member
So since the subscriber base isn't growing, do the above to the existing Xbox customers...
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Astray
Member
I honestly am not %100 sure that the next gen Xbox is coming out.
It's very strange to see a company do things like this, clear cost cutting measures, and then just turn around and authorize doing R&D on a new gen set of gaming devices. They're almost contradictory tbh.
I think we're getting our answer on that by the time PS5 Pro releases, the coordinated shill reaction will be what we need to surmise what's exactly happening there.
Another thing I want to discuss is the idea that the new "standard" tier is not gonna have day 1 games.. So how does that impact 3rd party gamepass deals? I think we might be in for a surprise on those starting in 2025-2026ish?
Mownoc
Member
So you're the reason that MS are going third party.I’ll keep buying dirt cheap codes off key sites. Can’t remember the last time I paid more than like $4 a month for Ultimate
Skifi28
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Varteras
Member
This man has receipts for years! It's why I never cross him. I know one day I'm gonna say some dumb shit and he'll be like, "Actually, bitch..."
GHG
Member
So you're the reason that MS are going third party.
What he's most likely failed to disclose is the fact that he gets most of his subscription access via being an ambassador.
AtomicStarving
Member
Oof
yazenov
Member
They don't want you to sub for a month to play awesome games like Hellblade 2 then unsubscribe. Some people here even played the game twice and got their money's worth.
Dr. Wilkinson
Member
A $4 increase in one year? Jesus
Varteras
Member
Punished Miku
Human Rights Subscription Service
Being honest, I'd probably hold at $20. I dont think I could go any higher. Just Flintlock alone is $40. Kunitsu Gami is $50. Dungeons of Hinterberg $30. Golden Idol is $18. That's just a fraction of the July games.
I guess I'll have to make a decision in 2027.
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balls of snow
Member
They think 4 first party games per year is worth the price hike.
FIREKNIGHT2029
Member
The COD effect 
Ass of Can Whooping
Gold Member
Will you condem Microsofts human rights abuse?
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Punished Miku
Human Rights Subscription Service
I'm happy for you man. You haven't been yourself for weeks. You have that gleam in your eye again, that bounce in your step.
GHG
Member
The merger happened almost a year ago
And you still don't have COD on gamepass.
I'm sure you will from September onwards though.
They know that vast majority or virtually all GP subscribers on Xbox consoles are Ultimate. Its the PC and mobile ones who are just their own tier service.
Honestly this is basically the remaining Core people into Standard (for trading Day one for online MP) or Ultimate.
Honestly this is basically the remaining Core people into Standard (for trading Day one for online MP) or Ultimate.
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