Summary
Earlier this week,Microsoft announced huge changes to Xbox Game Pass. Not only did Xbox Game Pass Ultimate’s price go from $16.99 to $19.99, but Xbox Game Pass Console will no longer exist (except for current users), and a new tier called Xbox Game Pass Standard, which will not have day one releases or access to cloud gaming, will be available for $11.99. These changes are likely related to introducing Activision Blizzard games to Game Pass, including the eagerly awaitedCall of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Now, Windows Central’s Jez Corden shed some light on Microsoft’s upcoming plans for when new third-party games will reach the service. According to Corden, Microsoft representatives told him that new releases will enter Game Pass Standard after some time, but it will be on a “case-by-case basis,” with the best-selling titles probably not being available for a while. Jez confirmed that most games could take between 6 to 12 months to be on the subscription service, but they may take longer sometimes. So, gamers who want to avoid therecent Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price increasewill need to be patient.
Recent Releases May Take 12 Months or More to Reach Game Pass Standard
Also, recent rumors seem to indicate thatCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3may be coming to Xbox Game Passthis month.COD: MW3is the newest iteration of theCall of Dutyfranchise, and if these rumors are confirmed, this may be a good opportunity for fans who are eager to play the franchise using the subscription service but don’t want to wait until October, whenBlack Ops 6will finally be released. It’s possible, but not guaranteed, thatCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3will be added to Game Pass Standard, as the rumor is still unconfirmed, and it’s not a day one game.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the highest tier of Microsoft’s flagship game subscription service that offers over 100 game titles that you can play with a single purchase, making it one of the most outstanding value propositions of the Xbox ecosystem to date.
