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💸 Xbox Game Pass 2025 Price Hike Leak – New “Core+” Tier Coming
A new internal Microsoft leak suggests that Game Pass prices may increase again in 2025, with a brand-new “Core+” tier being tested internally.
📡 The Leak Explained
The leak comes from a Microsoft employee who shared screenshots of an internal survey. The survey listed “possible new pricing structures” for Game Pass in 2025.
The leaked lineup includes:
- Game Pass Core – No price change
- Game Pass Core+ – New tier with more perks
- Game Pass Ultimate – Possible $2–$4 price increase
🔥 What Is “Game Pass Core+”?
The leaked document describes Core+ as a middle-tier subscription with:
- Multiplayer access
- Monthly free games
- Access to older Game Pass titles
- Basic cloud streaming (720p)
This looks like Microsoft’s plan to replace the older Game Pass Console tier discontinued earlier.
💣 Why Is a Price Hike Coming?
Industry analysts believe Microsoft is preparing for:
- Massive GTA 6 release cost
- More day-one titles
- Server expansion for cloud gaming
- New publishers joining Game Pass
Microsoft has already raised Game Pass prices twice in two years—another increase is not surprising.
📅 When Will It Be Announced?
Insiders suggest the price hike could be revealed around:
February–March 2025This timing aligns with Microsoft’s usual subscription updates.