Despite changes to the Call of Duty rollout, first-party and indie titles continue to bolster the library. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Update
: Remains at $9.99/month . This basic tier (formerly Core) provides a curated library of about 50 games. Recent and Upcoming Game Arrivals Gamepass
: Remains at $14.99/month . This tier offers over 200 games and core perks but lacks the full Ultimate library. Despite changes to the Call of Duty rollout,
As of April 2026, Xbox Game Pass is undergoing a major shift under new Microsoft Gaming CEO . The service recently saw its first-ever price reduction, balanced by a significant change to its flagship "day-one" content offering. April 2026 Pricing & Tiers Update Recent and Upcoming Game Arrivals : Remains at $14
Effective late April 2026, Microsoft lowered prices for several tiers to improve the "value equation" for players.
: Reduced to $22.99/month (previously $29.99).
The Catch: Starting in 2026, future titles will no longer launch on this tier day-one; they will be added approximately one year later during the holiday season. PC Game Pass : Reduced to $13.99/month (previously $16.49).