Xbox Game Pass: price increases, title losses, and the future of Call of Duty

In short

• Xbox Game Pass has raised its price to $29.99, but it has now been lowered to $22.99.
• On July 15, 12 games will leave the catalog.
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will not be available on launch day for Game Pass subscribers.

GAME-scanner analysis

The recent price increases for Xbox Game Pass, which initially rose to $29.99 and were later lowered again to $22.99, reflect the challenges Microsoft is facing in the competitive subscription market. This has led to a decline in subscriber numbers, prompting Microsoft to reconsider its pricing. The announcement that 12 games will leave on July 15 could also negatively affect how players perceive the service’s value. Gamers may wonder whether the current library is enough to justify the cost, especially with the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, which will only be added to the service during the 2027 holiday season.

What does this mean for players?

For players, this means preparing for the loss of several popular titles on July 15. That may encourage them to finish these games before the deadline or buy them at a discount. In addition, with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 delayed, gamers hoping for a day-one release will be disappointed. This could reduce the appeal of Xbox Game Pass, especially for fans of the Call of Duty franchise.

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