Microsoft has announced significant changes to Xbox Game Pass subscriptions, impacting gamers' ability to access new releases at launch. Starting in September, the cheapest subscription tier, Xbox Game Pass Standard, will cost €15 per month and include Xbox Live Gold plus access to older games but will exclude day-one access to new first-party titles from Microsoft. The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which will include cloud gaming and day-one releases, will see a price increase from €15 to €18 per month. PC Game Pass will also allow day-one releases but will rise from €10 to €12 per month. Additionally, Xbox Game Pass Core will offer a select range of games for €10 per month or €70 per year. These price adjustments come ahead of major releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, emphasizing the need to review your subscription choice.

What are the new Xbox Game Pass subscription options and their prices?n

The new Xbox Game Pass options include Xbox Game Pass Standard at €15 per month without day-one releases, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at €18 per month including day-one releases and cloud gaming, and PC Game Pass at €12 per month with day-one releases. Xbox Game Pass Core will be available for €10 per month or €70 per year.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, developed by Treyarch and published by Activision, is the latest installment in the popular FPS series. Black Ops titles are known for their fast-paced multiplayer and gripping single-player campaigns, often featuring historical and speculative future timelines. Fans anticipate this release will continue to offer robust, innovative gameplay experiences.