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Xbox Game Pass Loses Millions of Subscribers After 50% Price Hike

Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass suffered a substantial loss of "millions of subscribers" following a 50% price increase in October 2025. The service's Ultimate tier jumped from $19.99 to $29.99 monthly, sparking widespread backlash. Despite a later price reduction to $22.99, the impact on subscribers was significant.

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Xbox Game Pass Loses Millions of Subscribers After 50% Price Hike in Fall 2025

Xbox Game Pass suffered a massive loss of millions of subscribers following a 50% price hike in October 2025. The significant increase, from a previously undisclosed base price, led to a substantial drop from its 35-38 million subscriber base. This move sparked widespread cancellation, prompting Microsoft to later reduce the price and remove Call of Duty in an effort to recover.

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Xbox Game Pass Loses Millions of Subscribers After 50% Price Hike

Xbox Game Pass Loses Millions of Subscribers After 50% Price Hike in Fall 2025

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