Microsoft is reportedly preparing a major rethink of Xbox Game Pass, with Jez Corden saying the service could shift toward a “pick your own plan” model. The report ties that idea to Xbox Series X and PC, where Game Pass Ultimate currently costs $22.99 per month. That matters because players have spent months arguing over what Game Pass should actually include, and Microsoft now appears to be listening.
Quick Facts
| Publisher | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Platform(s) | Xbox Series X, PC |
| Price | $22.99 per month |
The timing lines up with a broader reset inside Xbox after Call of Duty was removed from the offer and the Game Pass price was slashed. Corden says Microsoft sources point to a longer-term plan to make the subscription more flexible, while chief executive Asha Sharma has already confirmed Xbox is working to increase Game Pass flexibility in a post about a new Discord partnership. For players, that could mean paying only for the parts of Game Pass they actually use instead of swallowing a bundle that feels too expensive.
About Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft publishes Xbox Game Pass on Xbox Series X and PC, and the current Ultimate tier sits at $22.99 per month. The service has also sat at the center of Xbox price-hike criticism, with the source describing those increases as a major controversy. That history matters here, because any attempt to rework the subscription has to answer a simple question: does it finally make the price feel justified?
According to the report, Microsoft’s current thinking comes after a period where nearly $30 per month looked like a poor deal to many players. That kind of backlash changes the conversation fast. If Xbox wants Game Pass to feel like a must-have instead of a reluctant add-on, it needs to give people more control over what they’re paying for.