# Microsoft's Game Pass service will see price reductions starting today.

*business · news · 2026-04-21 · Ars Technica*

## Key points

- Microsoft has reduced Game Pass Ultimate to $22.99 and PC Game Pass to $13.99 monthly.
- Future Call of Duty titles will no longer be available day-one on Game Pass subscriptions.
- New Call of Duty games will join Game Pass only in the following holiday season after launch.
- Microsoft previously lost $300 million in direct Call of Duty sales due to earlier Game Pass inclusion.
- Shrinking Game Pass offerings aims to address both lost sales and stagnant subscriber growth.

**Companies:** Microsoft
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/04/microsofts-game-pass-gets-cheaper-loses-launch-day-call-of-duty-access/)

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