Latest News About Xbox Game Pass Price Drop

Here’s the latest on Xbox Game Pass price changes based on the most recent reports:

• Price drop announced for Ultimate and PC Game Pass in April 2026. Ultimate goes from $29.99/month to about $22.99/month, and PC Game Pass drops from around $16.49 to $13.99/month in the US. Some regional equivalents were reported as well, with UK prices showing similar reductions. This is the core change many outlets highlighted.[2][4][7]
• Trade-off: Microsoft indicated that new Call of Duty titles will no longer be included in Day One launches for Game Pass, effectively removing Day 1 access to the latest COD on Game Pass while the price drop is in effect. This was a central point in multiple coverage pieces and official statements.[5][7][2]
• Reception and context: Coverage emphasizes that the price reduction aims to improve value for players after a period of price hikes, but many critics note the loss of Day One COD access as a significant trade-off for subscribers. Reactions ranged from positive about the lower price to cautious about the reduced launch-day benefits.[4][7][2]

Illustration (example scenario)

• If you’re in the US and currently on Game Pass Ultimate, your monthly bill could drop from $29.99 to $22.99, while COD titles would no longer appear on Day One; you’d still gain access to the rest of the Game Pass library and any other included benefits, but you’d lose the immediate COD launch access. This summarizes the primary change cycle described in the reporting.[7][2][5]

Key sources you can check for exact regional pricing and official statements:

• Xbox official press coverage detailing the price reductions and COD changes.[2][7]
• Articles summarizing the price drop and the removal of Day One COD access.[5]
• Additional outlets reporting on the pricing details and community reaction.[3][6][4]

Would you like me to pull the current regional prices for your specific location (Buffalo, NY) and confirm whether COD Day One access is included or excluded there? I can also summarize what this means for your typical monthly cost based on your current plan.