Game Pass has announced major changes to its subscription model that'll affect subscribers on all tiers. Microsoft's subscription service for Xbox and PC games, which recently announced its October lineup, has received a mixed reception in recent days. Some hold that it's still the best deal in gaming, while others question its sustainability.
That's all about to change: according to Xbox Wire, Game Pass will now splinter off into three different tiers: Essential, Premium, and Ultimate. Prices and game libraries for all tiers have been adjusted, and players can now earn rewards to spend in the Microsoft Store just by playing.
Changes will take place beginning today, so don't forget to check your subscription tier and adjust as needed.
The headline here is the new subscription tier structure. The table below compares the prices and library sizes of Game Pass Essential, Premium, and Ultimate.
Tier
Price/month
Games
Essential
$9.99
50+
Premium
$14.99
200+
Ultimate
$29.99
400+
Crucially, this means the PC-exclusive tier of Game Pass' old model is no more. This tier previously offered a huge library of PC games, including day-one releases, for just $11.99 a month.
Now, though, all three Game Pass tiers are available on...
