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After the company's recent announcement of an extensive restructuring of its gaming subscription plans, the tech giant has explained what these changes signify for gamers who still have an legacy Console subscription active. According to Xbox, subscribers who currently holds a legacy Console subscription with automatic billing enabled will not be affected by the new pricing adjustments.

Latest Updates to Xbox Game Pass Tiers

Earlier this week, Xbox revealed that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will be priced at $29.99 per month, a controversial move among members. The update comes with two renamed options—Premium and Essential—which modify the available features and exclude day-one game releases. This shift followed a prior change in 2024, which phased out Xbox Game Pass for Console in favor of Standard and Core tiers. Back then, Xbox permitted current members on the Console plan to keep their membership at the unchanged monthly rate of $10.99 with full benefits, such as the ability to play games on launch day.

“Players who are currently subscribed to Xbox Game Pass for Console and have recurring billing activated can continue their membership,” an Xbox spokesperson explained. “If users turn off automatic payment renewal, or their subscription lapses, they will have to select between the Essential, Premium, Ultimate, or PC Game Pass plans when resubscribing.”

Perks and Pricing Remain Unchanged

The perks and monthly fee of the legacy subscription will not be changing, according to Xbox: “Day one games are available with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass plans, as well as for subscribers who still have an current Game Pass for Console. Gamers who are presently enrolled in Xbox Game Pass for Console and have automatic payment renewal enabled can continue their membership at $10.99 per month.”

Upon inquiry, an Xbox spokesperson declined to specify how long legacy Console subscriptions will remain active for existing members.

How to Verify If You Are On a Console Plan

• Visit the official Game Pass page and log in with your Xbox account.
• Click your username in the top right corner of the page once logged in.
• Click on “Account Settings.”
• If you see “Console subscription” listed as an active subscription, you can still access day-one games for $11 a month as long as recurring payments are enabled.

Make sure to check if you still have this golden ticket before canceling your subscription, as you won’t be able to get back into it once you opt out.