One of the secondary perks of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is getting significantly worse for reasons outside of Microsoft's control.

More fallout from last week's Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hike as DLC discounts on Game Pass get eliminated in favor of Rewards points, as well as a possible cause of the 50% price increase. We ...

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When Microsoft announced a revamped tier system for Xbox Game Pass in October 2025, it unleashed a whole lot of grumbling about what was once fondly regarded as “the best deal in games.” The service’s ...

This article is part of Kotaku Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. For a long while, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate was ...

Xbox users in the US face price increases up to 50 percent on their monthly gaming subscription, making it a great time to check if you’re on the right tier or if you even need to subscribe at all.