The Xbox Game Pass price hike announced on October 1, 2025, reportedly will not affect every existing subscriber when it goes into effect next month. On the official Xbox Game Pass subreddit earlier today, users shared recent emails informing them of the price increase, noting that some subscriptions will not be affected. Most exempt subscriptions exempt from the automatic increase are for users in European countries like Poland, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Asian countries like Indonesia. This is likely due to local laws preventing an automatic price increase without the user’s consent, although Microsoft has yet to provide confirmation. The […]
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It’s great to hear that the price increase won’t impact all existing subscribers. Changes like this can be concerning, so it’s nice to see some consideration for current members. Looking forward to seeing how this unfolds!
can definitely cause concern among users. It’s interesting to see how Microsoft is balancing revenue needs with customer loyalty. It could set a precedent for how other services handle pricing changes in the future.
You’re right; it’s a tricky balance for Microsoft. It’s worth noting that keeping existing subscribers unaffected could be a strategy to maintain loyalty while still attracting new users with competitive pricing.