How much is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?
The cost of Microsoft’s ultimate gaming subscription.
www.windowscentral.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reports.
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In late 2025, Microsoft raised Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $29.99 per month in the United States, up from $19.99, with the change taking effect immediately for new subscribers and November 4 for existing members. Several outlets reported this 50% price increase and noted accompanying changes to the broader Game Pass lineup and added benefits for Ultimate (e.g., day-one titles, Fortnite Crew, Ubisoft+ Classics).[1][2][3][4][5]
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Prices outside the US vary by region and may reflect local currency adjustments, but the core US price discussed above was $29.99/month. For example, reports from October 2025 indicate the global refresh included some tier renaming (e.g., Core → Essential, Standard → Premium) with no price change in some markets, while the Ultimate tier saw the most significant increase in the US.[3][5]
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If you’re evaluating whether to subscribe, consider the value of the added day-one games and the bundled perks that come with Ultimate, versus the higher monthly cost. Some outlets highlighted that the price hike was aimed at expanding the catalog and added benefits to justify the higher price.[5][3]
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For ongoing subscriptions, current members with prepaid periods will see the higher rate take effect when their current term ends, per typical practice in these announcements.[4]
Would you like me to pull the most current regional pricing for your area (Chicago, IL) and compare it side-by-side with the US headline price? I can also summarize what the latest benefits package includes for Ultimate. If you’d prefer, I can look up the official Xbox Wire post or major outlets to confirm the precise figures for your region.