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UPDATE: Xbox Game Pass Overhaul Comes with Higher Prices and Shuffled Plans
Xbox has restructured Game Pass into three tiers—Essential, Premium, and Ultimate—bringing expanded libraries, new perks, and higher costs. Ultimate, now $29.99/month, offers over 400 games including 75+ day-one releases, Ubisoft+ Classics, Fortnite Crew, and upgraded cloud streaming. Premium, still $14.99/month, expands to 200+ titles across console, PC, and cloud, adding hits like Diablo IV, Hogwarts Legacy, and Minecraft, with Xbox-published games arriving within a year of launch. Essential remains $9.99/month with online multiplayer, cloud gaming, and a 50+ game library featuring popular titles like Stardew Valley and Hades. While players get more games and benefits, the shake-up comes with notable price increases.
Since its launch in 2017, Xbox Game Pass has been pitched as a way to deliver value and a vast library of games to players. Microsoft points to record engagement and creator participation, but with its latest overhaul, subscribers will now face higher prices alongside bigger catalogs.
The service has been restructured into three tiers: Essential, Premium, and Ultimate. Each tier expands game libraries to include PC titles, cloud play, and in-game benefits, while also tying into a revamped Rewards with Xbox program. Current Core members will shift to Essential, Standard will move to Premium, and Ultimate users will remain on their existing plan.
Microsoft frames the change as offering more “flexibility, choice, and value” for players who want everything from day-one releases to hidden gems across console, PC, and cloud. However, the shift comes with a steeper cost, leaving some wondering whether the added perks justify the price increase.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Just Got Its Biggest Upgrade Yet
The Ultimate tier has received its biggest update yet, targeting players who want the most comprehensive experience. Subscribers now gain access to over 75 day-one releases per year, including highly anticipated titles such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, High on Life 2, Keeper, Ninja Gaiden 4, and The Outer Worlds 2. These join a library of more than 400 games playable across Xbox consoles, PC, and cloud, with over 45 new games added immediately. Hits like Blue Prince, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Hollow Knight: Silksong are also included, alongside exclusive perks such as EA Play access.
Microsoft is also bundling Fortnite Crew ($11.99/month value) starting November 18, giving Ultimate members the Battle Pass, 1,000 V-Bucks monthly, and other perks, while Ubisoft+ Classics (~$15.98/month) brings access to a curated selection of Ubisoft titles like Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag.
Cloud gaming gets a notable boost, with Ultimate subscribers enjoying the highest streaming quality up to 1440p and shorter wait times, as Xbox Cloud Gaming officially exits beta. The “Stream your own game collection” feature is also expanding, allowing more seamless cross-device play.
On the rewards side, Ultimate members can earn up to $100 per year in Xbox Store credit. The upgraded Rewards with Xbox program also offers up to 30% value on select Game Pass games, 4x points on game and add-on purchases, 10% back on select library titles, and up to 20% off certain Game Pass games.
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Monday, September 29, 2025
SYSTEM UPDATE: Xbox September Update Breakdown: Everything New Across PC, Console, and Mobile
Xbox has introduced a new Network Quality Indicator (NQI) in its PC app, aimed at helping players diagnose and resolve common cloud gaming issues. The tool provides real-time feedback on network conditions, offering actionable insights to address audio and video disruptions often caused by connectivity problems.
Players can toggle the indicator via Settings under Cloud Gaming before launching a stream, or enable it mid-session through the Game Bar by pressing Win+G and navigating to the Xbox Cloud Gaming widget. With clearer diagnostics and easier access, NQI empowers users to optimize their streaming experience with minimal guesswork.
Smarter Game Save Syncing Starts Today
- Open the Xbox app
- Tap your profile icon (top left)
- Head to Rewards and tap “Get rewarded”
- Tap Redeem on the item you want, confirm, and you’re done!
- Simple, fast, and built for wherever you play.
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SYSTEM UPDATE: Xbox August 2025 Update Connects Your Play History, Adds Gaming Copilot, and Simplifies PC App Navigation
Xbox is enhancing the PC gaming experience with the introduction of My Apps, a new tab in the Xbox PC app currently available to Insiders. This feature allows users to quickly access their most-used apps and game launchers, including browsers and utilities, all from a single location—eliminating the need to switch between multiple windows. Building on the aggregated gaming library, My Apps makes it easier to find, download, and launch games from various storefronts directly within the Xbox PC app. Whether on a Windows 11 PC or a portable device, this update streamlines setup, letting players spend more time gaming and less time navigating menus.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
SYSTEM UPDATE: Xbox Update Breaks Boundaries with PC Game Streaming
Tracking weekly point bonuses is now simpler with the addition of a new feature in the Xbox PC app. Players can now view their progress toward earning rewards directly within the app while they play.
This feature is currently rolling out in select markets for users aged 18 and older with a Microsoft account. Players should note that points must be claimed to be added to their Microsoft Rewards balance, and standard terms apply. To get started, users can open the Xbox PC app and visit the Rewards channel on the Home page to begin tracking progress and earning points.
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NEWS: Xbox Insiders in the PC Gaming Preview Can Now Stream Owned Console Games via Xbox App on PC
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SYSTEM UPDATE: Xbox June Update Brings Mouse & Keyboard Support, Copilot AI, Game Hubs & More!
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SYSTEM UPDATE: Xbox May Update 2025: Retro Classics, Cloud Gaming, and Big Play Anywhere Expansions
- On the Rewards hub, go to the catalog and choose “Xbox Gift Card”
- Select an amount from the drop-down list OR choose “Custom”
- If selecting “Custom,” enter any amount between $5-$100
- Select “Redeem Reward” to complete the redemption
- Once complete, the gift card will be automatically added to your account balance

































