Microsoft have announced that the beta period for Xbox Game Pass for PC will be ending next week, with the subscription service’s PC variant entering general availability soon. This means that the subscription price for the service will also be going up.
During its beta period, Xbox Game Pass for PC has been available at a subscription price of $4.99 per month. Starting next week though, its price will go up to $9.99 per month, which is the same price as the monthly subscription fee for Xbox Game Pass for console. That said, existing subscribers will be paying the older introductory price until the next billing cycle.
Microsoft recently also announced that EA Play, EA’s own subscription service, would be added to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for no additional cost. This means that at $14.99 per month, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will give subscribers access to Game Pass for console, Game Pass for PC, EA Play, and a subscription to Xbox Live Gold.
ICYMI: we’re going into General Availability next week. wanna take this opportunity to thank everyone who gave us feedback (yes, even the ANGRY ALL CAPS kind) throughout the beta. we couldn’t have done it without you guys!!!
details: https://t.co/fz9pjE2dva
— Xbox Game Pass For PC (@XboxGamePassPC) September 9, 2020
We’re retiring the introductory price on the 17th, but if you’re already a member, you’ll pay the same rate through the next billing cycle. look out for a notification on the 17th to get more details
— Xbox Game Pass For PC (@XboxGamePassPC) September 9, 2020
