- Primary Subject: Xbox Game Pass
- Key Update: Microsoft has lowered monthly Game Pass subscription fees in exchange for removing future Call of Duty titles from day-one launch availability.
- Status: Confirmed by Microsoft/Team Xbox.
- Last Verified: April 22, 2026.
- Quick Answer: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has dropped to $22.99/month. However, new Call of Duty games will now arrive a year after launch instead of day one.
The Xbox Game Pass has received some major changes.
One of the biggest complaints about Game Pass has been just how expensive it is. Though it gives players a chance to play plenty of Xbox titles, it just isn't feasible for people to pay the hefty monthly subscription fees.
Thankfully, Xbox has heard those complaints loud and clear - and made an update to Game Pass pricing as a result.
How Much Is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate & PC Game Pass?
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will now be $22.99 a month, dropping from $29.99. Meanwhile, PC Game Pass is also dropping from $16.49 to $13.99 a month.
What changes? Well, starting this year, future Call of Duty games won't be available on Game Pass or Game Pass Ultimate at launch. Instead, they will be added during the following holiday season, which would roughly be a year later.
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However, existing Call of Duty games that are already in your library will continue to be available, and people will still have access to hundreds of games.
The Game Pass will still allow PC players to experience a wide variety of titles, while Ultimate will be able to play on both Xbox and PC, as well as cloud gaming and online multiplayer functionality.
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