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Microsoft Expands Xbox Game Pass Amid Price Hike Backlash
2/7/2026
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Story summary
- Microsoft Corporation plans to expand Xbox Game Pass after the October 2025 price increase, exploring merging PC Game Pass with Xbox Game Pass Premium.
- Backlash over the price hike drives these expansions.
- Officials say no major changes are planned for 2026.
- Upcoming releases include High on Life 2 in February 2026 and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora in March 2026.
