Another Xbox Game Pass price hike is coming according to cloud backend, and it could hit worldwide

Xbox Game Pass is currently leading the pack in the gaming industry, but recent hints suggest that a price increase may be on the horizon.

Unsurprisingly, is one of the most attractive deals in the gaming world. revolutionised the entire gaming sector with the introduction of this subscription service. As follows suit, delivering significant releases like the massive FBC: Firebreak-led PS Plus , it's evident that it's here to stay.

However, it appears that the company is ready to capitalise on its success. After a significant drop that brought and a host of , it seems poised to raise its prices for consumers. Price increases are often expected, but they're never easy to accept as they start to roll out globally – and it seems that's precisely what's coming. Prepare yourself, because the Xbox Game Pass price hike is well on its way.

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, third-party Xbox Cloud Gaming app Better xCloud revealed that it had found new notifications in the Xbox Game Pass service's backend, suggesting plans for global price increases for the service.

The gaming giant Xbox has hinted at a potential price hike for its Game Pass subscription, as a new notification titled "SubscriptionPriceIncrease" was spotted on the xCloud website. Although currently inactive, this move suggests that Microsoft is gearing up to squeeze a bit more from gamers' pockets.

This development follows and accessories, alongside Microsoft's announcement of a planned rise in the cost of some of its AAA games to $79.99 by the year's end. With costs soaring across the board and many enthusiasts eyeing the as an alternative, the timing could be better for Xbox fans.

The last surge in Game Pass fees took place in July 2024, affecting most countries globally, with only a few exceptions ( ). It looks like we can brace for another round of global price adjustments, mirroring the hardware price bump witnessed in May, though specific regional details remain under wraps.

It appears that unfortunate news is imminent, but we won't have confirmation until Microsoft officially announces it, likely altering the prices immediately without giving gamers a chance to purchase months in advance at the current rate. It might be worth contemplating making a purchase now.