"That nauseating price increase is likely the loudest adjustment being made to the once-decent Game Pass subscription service, but it's far from the only one. Old tiers have been overhauled and renamed, with tighter restrictions on when you can access certain games and how many of them you'll have access to, and the discounts and deals subscribers once enjoyed are but ash scattered to the wind."
"While the Ultimate plan now has a few more features than it once did, the sting of paying 50 percent extra has caused serious damage to the Xbox brand, with progressive lawmakers saying "told ya so" after Microsoft gobbled up a bunch of studios and publishers. This is all going down while rumors of an ad-supported version of Xbox Game Streaming are swimming around."
Game Pass underwent major changes including a 50% price increase for Game Pass Ultimate and tier restructuring that removed previous benefits. Old tiers were renamed and now include tighter restrictions on game access windows and the total number of games available. Discounts and deals formerly available to subscribers have largely disappeared. Ultimate includes additional features but the steep price hike damaged the Xbox brand and drew criticism from progressive lawmakers after Microsoft acquired numerous studios and publishers. Rumors suggest an ad-supported version of Xbox Game Streaming may launch, consistent with existing full-screen ads on Xbox console boots. Current tiers are Essential ($10/month), Premium ($15/month), and Ultimate ($30/month).
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