Recent discoveries in the Xbox Cloud Gaming code have sparked concerns among gamers about another potential price increase for Xbox Game Pass. The popular gaming subscription service, which currently boasts over 35 million members, might be preparing for its second price adjustment in just over a year.

The revelation comes from RedPhx, developer of the Better xCloud enhancement project, who identified a new notification type labeled "SubscriptionPriceIncrease" in the system's code. This discovery suggests Microsoft could be planning to raise subscription costs across one or more tiers of its gaming service.

This potential move follows Microsoft's recent decision to increase first-party game prices from $70 to $80, as well as last year's Xbox Game Pass adjustments that saw:

• Ultimate tier rise from $17 to $20 monthly
• PC Game Pass increase from $10 to $12
• Introduction of the Standard tier without day-one releases

Despite these changes, Xbox Game Pass continues to deliver value with major 2025 releases including:

• Oblivion Remastered
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Doom: The Dark Ages
• Balatro

Looking ahead, subscribers can anticipate exciting first-party titles coming to the service, with October 2025 particularly packed with releases like Keeper, Ninja Gaiden 4, and The Outer Worlds 2. While Fable remains undated, its eventual arrival will likely be another major draw for the service.

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While the code discovery doesn't confirm an imminent price hike, it serves as a warning for budget-conscious gamers. The gaming community will be watching closely for official announcements from Microsoft regarding any potential changes to the subscription costs.

For now, Xbox Game Pass remains one of the most comprehensive gaming subscription services available, offering access to hundreds of titles across console, PC, and cloud platforms. Whether the rumored price increase materializes or not, the service continues to evolve with new features and content regularly added to maintain its value proposition.