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Microsoft reduces the price of Game Pass Ultimate to R$76.90 in Brazil

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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC plan became cheaper on Brasil. Microsoft announced the reduction on Tuesday, April 21st. Ultimate went from R$119.90 to R$76.90 per month. Já and Game Pass PC fell from R$69.90 to R$59.99 per month. The change is effective from this Tuesday.

The company maintained most of the benefits of the service. Usuários continues with access to online multiplayer, discounts and releases from Xbox Game Studios on the day of its debut. Old Títulos from the Call of Duty series that are already in the catalog are also still available. The decision took place during the Tiradentes holiday.

Redução Hits Subscription Service Prime Plans

The price cut represents a significant drop in the monthly value of the Ultimate, which now costs around 36% less. On the PC Game Pass the reduction was more moderate. Microsoft reported that prices may vary depending on the region. Outros plans, such as Essential and Premium, had no changes announced in this update.

Jogadores who subscribe to Ultimate preserve features such as mobile and console streaming. The company highlighted that the service continues to offer an extensive catalog of downloadable and cloud games. Muitos subscribers should notice the difference on their next charge.

  • Ultimate plan includes online multiplayer and first-party releases on day one
  • The Game Pass PC gives you access to computer titles without a console
  • Descontos exclusive games and add-ons remain on both plans
  • Títulos already added from the Call of Duty series do not leave the catalog

Call of Duty arrives at Game Pass with a delay of about a year

Microsoft has confirmed that new chapters of the Call of Duty franchise will no longer appear on Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass PC on launch day. Starting this year, games will only arrive on the service during the holiday season of the year following their debut. Isso means that a title released in October or November 2026 should appear in the catalog around the end of 2027.

Essa strategy is close to the model used by Electronic Arts with the EA Sports FC series in the EA Play. Old games in the franchise continue to be available as normal. The company cited feedback from players in different regions as one of the reasons for the adjustment.

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The change comes after criticism of previous readjustments. The company stated that it will continue listening to subscribers. Outros releases from Xbox studios continue to arrive on day one on eligible plans.

Benefícios preserved and impact for subscribers

Quem Opting for Ultimate maintains full multiplayer, cloud, and console access. The Game Pass PC remains focused on computer games. The reduction should make the service more accessible to a greater number of players on Brasil.

Microsoft did not detail possible new subscription tiers or partnerships in the near term. Relatos indicate that the Xbox division is studying additional adjustments in the coming months. For now, the priority was the price adjustment and inclusion schedule of Call of Duty.

What changes in practice for those who play

The new Ultimate price is effective immediately for new subscriptions and renewals. The same goes for the Game Pass PC. Jogadores who were already paying the old amount should see the charge adjusted on the next monthly invoice.

The current catalog is not subject to immediate change. Lançamentos first-party of Microsoft, except the new Call of Duty, follow on day one. The company has reinforced its commitment to Game Pass as the core platform for Xbox games.

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