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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price reduced, Call of Duty access changes
Microsoft has announced a price reduction for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate while altering access to new Call of Duty games. The subscription will now be priced at $22.99 per month. (sources: theverge, bbc, gamesindustry, arstechnica, nypost)
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Microsoft has lowered the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $29.99 to $22.99 per month. However, new Call of Duty games will no longer be available on the service at launch, with access delayed by about a year.
- The price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has been reduced to $22.99 per month.
- New Call of Duty games will be added to the subscription service about a year after their release.
- Analysts view the price cut as a strategic move to promote subscription growth.
Why it matters
The changes reflect a shift in Microsoft's strategy for its subscription service amidst rising gaming costs.
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