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Microsoft makes the Game Pass up to 50 per cent more expensive

Samuel Buchmann
2.10.2025
Translation: machine translated

The prices of gaming plans are rising worldwide. The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has been hit the hardest. However, it now includes more games and is set to receive more day-one releases.

The new prices apply immediately for new customers and for existing customers on the next billing cycle. In Germany, the price hike is just as brutal as in the USA, while Switzerland is faring better. This is probably due to the exchange rates. However, the PC Game Pass is similarly expensive. An overview of the monthly prices here:

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

  • New: 24.99 CHF (+25 %) / 26.99 EUR (+50 %)
  • Old: 19.99 CHF / 17.99 EUR

Xbox Game Pass Premium (formerly Standard)

  • New: 14.99 CHF (=) / 12.99 EUR (=)
  • Old: 14.99 CHF / 12.99 EUR

Xbox Game Pass Essential (formerly Core)

  • New: 9.99 CHF (+11 %) / 8.99 EUR (+29 %)
  • Old: 9 CHF / 6.99 EUR

PC Game Pass

  • New: 15.99 CHF (+23 %) / 14.99 EUR (+25 %)
  • Old: 12.99 CHF / 11.99 EUR

Bigger library, more day-one releases

This is not the first price increase for Game Pass. Microsoft already increased the price of its gaming plans a year ago. Demand has nevertheless grown. US revenue from game subscriptions increased in 2025. Microsoft reports all-time highs in developer participation and player activity in Game Pass, but does not provide an updated subscriber count.

How do I change or cancel my plan?

If you want to manage your Xbox subscriptions, you can do this in your Microsoft account at «Services and subscriptions». On the Xbox console, you can manage your plans under: Settings > Account > Subscriptions.

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