# Microsoft increased the price of every Xbox Game Pass tier in October 2025.

*business · news · 2026-04-18 · Polygon*

## Key points

- Asha Sharma, new CEO of Microsoft Gaming, considers Game Pass currently too expensive.
- Microsoft is exploring a Game Pass tier limited to first-party Microsoft-owned studio releases.
- Debate is ongoing about whether future Call of Duty games will launch on Game Pass day one.
- There are no firm decisions yet on the future structure or pricing of Xbox Game Pass.

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

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