[Update – October 8 at 7:18 AM] Xbox communications lead Kari Perez clarified to The Verge that select regions will maintain current Xbox Game Pass pricing for existing members, citing compliance with area-specific policies. Initial report details below.

[Original Report] Not all active Xbox Game Pass subscribers will face higher costs following the announced October 2025 pricing adjustments, according to emerging reports.

Subscribers across European territories including Germany, Austria, Italy, Poland, and Asian markets like Indonesia shared notification screenshots on the Xbox Game Pass community forum, revealing exemptions from automatic rate changes. Regional consumer protection laws may require explicit user approval before modifying recurring payments, though Microsoft hasn’t formally addressed these exemptions.

Recent Xbox Game Pass updates introduced restructured membership levels: Essential, Premium, and Ultimate tiers. Despite Ultimate’s expanded benefits—including Ubisoft+ Classics, Fortnite Crew perks, and instant Xbox Studio releases—its jump to $29.99/month sparked backlash, temporarily crashing cancellation request systems due to high traffic.

Despite recurring cost adjustments, Xbox leadership reaffirms Game Pass’s strategic importance. Corporate VP Sarah Bond highlighted the service’s $5B annual revenue milestone, emphasizing its growing appeal to players and developers alike.

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