Leaked Memo Suggests Potential Drop in Game Pass Pricing Soon

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Potential Price Drop for Game Pass Fresh reporting reveals that Microsoft may be on the verge of reducing the price of its Game Pass subscription service, a rumor that has gained traction among industry analysts and insiders. Recently, we highlighted a statement from Jez Corden, indicating that Microsoft is contemplating removing this year’s release of Call of Duty from Game Pass offerings. In a significant development, Tom Warren of The Verge has disclosed insights from an internal memo authored by Asha Sharma, the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming. Sharma’s memo underscores the need for revamping Game Pass: “Game Pass is central to gaming value on Xbox. It’s also clear that the current model isn’t the final one. Short term, Game Pass has become too expensive for players, so we need a better value equation. Long term, we will evolve Game Pass into a more flexible system which will take time to test and learn around.” This statement strongly indicates that a price reduction could be imminent. Following last year’s substantial price increase (over 50% for the Ultimate tier), many subscribers left the service, deeming it no longer a good value at $29.99. Asha Sharma appears to recognize these challenges; however, we will have to monitor the situation to determine the specifics of any pricing adjustments. Could a return to previous pricing—albeit without Call of Duty—be appealing to existing Game Pass users? Moreover, it’s noteworthy that Sharma’s memo hints at a broader restructuring of the service, aimed at delivering increased flexibility to subscribers. Recent findings by data miners have unearthed potential new tiers, codenamed Triton and Duet. These could include a selection of notable first-party titles, such as Doom Eternal, Doom 64, Dishonored 2, and other popular games, enriching the gaming experience for users. Source & Images