Xbox Game Pass, the popular subscription service from Microsoft, has revealed a series of significant changes that will impact its gaming community in the first half of October 2025. Among the most notable updates are the introduction of two new plans: Essential and Premium, and a price increase for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions. Additionally, the service’s catalog will be expanded with 45 additional titles.
More games you can play
The update will allow subscribers to access 12 new experiences, which include iconic games like Baldur’s Gate, ideal for fans of fantasy RPGs, and more dynamic titles like Ball x Pit, as well as the highly anticipated releases Keeper and Ninja Gaiden 4. This enhancement to the catalog aims to attract both new users and those who are already part of the service.
Despite the price increase, Microsoft has clarified that this measure will not affect all its subscribers. Only new users or those who do not have automatic renewal enabled will see an increase in their monthly fee. This strategy seems designed to maintain the loyalty of many current subscribers in Europe, who will not feel the impact of the increase.
For days, Xbox Game Pass has dominated conversations in the gaming community, and this announcement joins the series of changes that the service has recently implemented. Microsoft’s strategy, which has been communicated in bits and pieces, suggests that the company aims to consolidate its position in the competitive video game subscription market. The inclusion of high-quality titles and the focus on retaining current users are key elements in its recent approach, which could cement its continued success in the sector.