Microsoft lowers Game Pass Ultimate and PC prices, won't include next Call of Duty
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Microsoft Cuts Game Pass Prices, Delays Next Call of DutyUltimate subscription now costs $23, PC plan $14; new Call of Duty will join Game Pass in late 2027 holiday season.
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- The two priciest Game Pass tiers were discounted in April 2026, with lower-priced plans remaining the same.
- Game Pass Ultimate dropped from $30 to $23 and still includes over 500 games plus features like cloud gaming and EA Play.
- PC Game Pass was reduced to $14, maintaining day-one releases and a large library of PC titles.
- The upcoming Call of Duty release is delayed to the 2027 holiday season for Game Pass subscribers.
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