Microsoft has officially announced a new structure and pricing for the Xbox Game Pass subscription. In response to a wave of criticism and pressure from the community, prices have been lowered, but the change comes at a cost – the Call of Duty series will no longer arrive on Game Pass servers on its release day.
The new offer is divided into three plans:
Essential – PLN 36.99/month. Over 50 games on Xbox consoles, PC and supported devices, streaming of selected titles, multiplayer on consoles, and benefits for League of Legends and Call of Duty: Warzone.
Premium – PLN 54.99/month. Over 200 games, new Xbox productions within 12 months of release, shorter streaming wait times, and all the benefits of the Essential plan.
Ultimate – PLN 84.99/month. (LOWER PRICE) Over 400 games on Xbox consoles, Windows PC and mobile devices, new games on release day (excluding the Call of Duty series), third-party titles, EA Play, Ubisoft+ Classics, streaming in the highest quality, and all other benefits.
The change took effect immediately. Microsoft stresses that lower prices are meant to encourage more players to join the service, but the decision to exclude Call of Duty from premiere access on Game Pass Ultimate has triggered mixed reactions. Many fans of the series see it as a serious blow, especially after Activision Blizzard joined the Microsoft family.
The decision was announced on social media by Asha Sharma, CEO of Xbox at Microsoft.
The new structure is meant to be more flexible and tailored to different player needs – from occasional players to those who want everything right away. Subscriptions renew automatically, and full terms are available on the Xbox website.
Is the price cut worth losing Call of Duty on release day? The community is already debating it lively on forums and social media.
