Xbox Slashes Game Pass Ultimate Price By $7 After October Price Hike

BreakingBusinessXbox Slashes Game Pass Ultimate Price By $7 After October Price HikeByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff. Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 01:04pm EDTApr 21, 2026, 01:08pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineMicrosoft’s Xbox is slashing the price of Game Pass Ultimate, its most expensive gaming subscription, by $7, partially backing out of a massive price hike it made for the subscription just seven months ago. Some Xbox Game Pass subscription prices were increased in October.Photo by Ismail Aslandag/Anadolu via Getty ImagesKey FactsGame Pass Ultimate is dropping from $29.99 to $22.99 a month, while the price of PC Game Pass will drop from $16.49 to $13.99 a month, according to the announcement.It’s also dropping new “Call of Duty” games from being available at launch through Game Pass Ultimate. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video