Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now more affordable in India after price drop
Microsoft has reduced Xbox Game Pass Ultimate pricing in India and globally. Here’s what changes for subscribers.
Published By: Shubham Arora | Published: Apr 22, 2026, 04:07 PM (IST) | Edited: Apr 22, 2026, 04:08 PM (IST)
Microsoft has officially reduced the pricing of its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. This comes months after the company hiked the prices for the plan last year, which drew criticism from users. The change is now live on the gaming service globally, including India.
The price cut follows feedback from users who felt the service had become expensive. Along with the price drop, the company has announced a few changes going forward.
New pricing in India and global markets
The biggest change is in the monthly cost of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. In India, the subscription is now priced at Rs 1,089 per month, down from the earlier Rs 1,389 tag.
In the US, too, the plan now costs $22.99 per month, down from $29.99. The PC Game Pass tier has also seen a small drop, going from $16.49 to $13.99. In India, it now costs Rs 879 per month instead of Rs 939.
Why Microsoft reduced the price
The company has said that the price cut follows user feedback. According to Asha Sharma, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, the service felt too expensive for many players.
https://www.twitter.com/asha_shar/status/2046619416427950442
The price cut seems to be an attempt to make the gaming service more accessible again and keep users engaged. With subscription-based gaming becoming more competitive, this feels like a welcoming move.
What changes with Call of Duty
The company also announced an important change along with the new pricing. Microsoft will be scrapping the day-one release strategy for future Call of Duty titles on Game Pass Ultimate.
Instead, new releases in the franchise will be added to the service later, usually during the next holiday season. Existing Call of Duty titles that are already available in the library will continue to be playable.
This reflects a shift from the earlier release strategy where some major titles were available immediately at launch.
What users still get
Despite this change, most of the core benefits remain the same. Subscribers will get access to a vast library of games on console as well as PC, along with online multiplayer support.
Other features like cloud gaming and in-game perks will also continue to be part of the plan. Day-one access is still available for several other first-party titles from Microsoft.
What it means for players
The price drop makes Game Pass Ultimate easier to justify for many users, especially those who were unsure after the previous hike.
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