BREAKING: Xbox CEO Announces Game Pass Price Drop, Effective Immediately

Asha Sharma, the new(ish) CEO of Microsoft Gaming, has announced a bombshell Xbox Game Pass price drop that starts today. In a new blog post, the team revealed that Game Pass Ultimate will drop from $29.99 to $22.99, effective immediately.

Further, PC Game Pass will drop from $16.49 a month to $13.99 a month. It was noted that prices ‘may vary by region’, but any drop is great news in a world where the subscription service was quickly becoming unaffordable.

Huge Changes Coming to Game Pass

Asha Sharma has unveiled a step in the right direction for Xbox Game Pass in a new blog post. On the Xbox Wire platform, the CEO of Microsoft Gaming, who stepped into the role after Phil Spencer retired earlier this year, revealed a price decrease of almost 25% on Game Pass Ultimate.

It was also confirmed that Call of Duty titles will not join Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass at launch, starting this year.

She wrote:

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will continue to have access to hundreds of games on Xbox console and PC including current Call of Duty titles, in-game benefits, online console multiplayer, and major day one releases.

Our players cover a wide breadth of geographies, preferences, and tastes, so while there isn’t a single model that’s best for everyone, this change responds to a lot of feedback we’ve gotten so far. We’ll continue to listen and learn.