Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price history (US)
Plan: Monthly · Last checked Sep 14, 2026
Current price
$22.99
per month
Since first recorded
+53%
from $14.99 in 2023
Recorded changes
4
includes a price cut
Timeline
| Effective | Change | % | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | $29.99 → $22.99Price cut after subscriber losses; new Call of Duty titles no longer day-one | -23% | news.xbox.com |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $19.99 → $29.99+50%; Ubisoft+ Classics and Fortnite Crew bundled in | +50% | cnbc.com |
| Jul 10, 2024 | $16.99 → $19.99Existing subscribers from 12 September 2024 | +18% | variety.com |
| Jul 6, 2023 | $14.99 → $16.99First increase since the 2017 launch price | +13% | variety.com |
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Common questions
How much does Xbox Game Pass Ultimate cost right now?
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (Monthly) is $22.99 in the US as of Sep 14, 2026. Existing subscribers are usually moved to a new price on their next billing date after an announcement.
When did Xbox Game Pass Ultimate last raise its price?
On Oct 1, 2025, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate went from $19.99 to $29.99 (+50%).
How much has Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gone up since 2023?
From $14.99 in 2023 to $22.99 today — a 53% increase across 4 recorded changes.
Does Subgrove track Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?
Yes. Add Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to your Subgrove dashboard with the price you pay and its renewal date; you'll get a reminder before each charge, and on the Pro plan a price alert when Xbox Game Pass Ultimate announces an increase that affects the amount you entered.
Sources
- https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/04/21/xbox-game-pass-update/
- https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/21/microsoft-game-pass-ultimate-subscription-price-cut.html
- https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/01/microsoft-price-hike-xbox-game-pass-ultimate.html
- https://variety.com/2024/gaming/news/xbox-game-pass-price-increase-ultimate-day-one-releases-1236066476/
US list price for the plan named. Promotional, bundle and family prices are excluded. Spotted an error or a new increase? Email support@subgrove.com with a link and we'll update the record.