Microsoft has confirmed Xbox Game Pass subscribers who are on auto-recurring plans in select markets won’t be immediately subjected to its recently announce price hikes.
In a statement to The Verge, the company explained the increases will only affect new subscribers in those regions (for now).
“Our recent Game Pass update remains unchanged. Current subscribers in certain countries will continue renewing at their existing price for now, in line with local requirements,” said head of Xbox communications, Kari Perez. “We’ll provide advance notice before price adjustments take effect in these countries.”
Perez clarified the situation after some existing Xbox Game Pass members in markets such as Germany, Ireland, South Korea, Poland, and India received emails to confirm they wouldn’t be asked to pay more.
“At this time, these increases will only affect new purchases and will not affect your current subscription for the market in which you reside, as long as you are on an auto-recurring plan,” reads the email. “Should you choose to cancel your plan and repurchase, you will be charged at the new current rate.”
Microsoft confirmed those on auto-recurring plans in relevant markets will be warned of price increases “at least 60 days in advance.”
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Those in other regions, however, will be forced to pay more when their next billing cycle kicks in—which Microsoft said will likely be from November 4, 2025, onwards.