Game Pass gets cheaper as Call of Duty exits

[VaultBoy]

Microsoft just cut Game Pass pricing, but the tradeoff is losing launch-day Call of Duty access, which feels very on-brand for subscription gaming in 2026.

Microsoft removes Call of Duty from Game Pass, lowers subscription pricing

Quick vid breaking down Microsoft yanking day-one Call of Duty from Game Pass while dropping the subscription price.

Xbox Game Pass Price IS DECREASING, But No Call of Duty Day One

[BobaMilk]

Honestly this feels like they’re admitting the bundle was never stable. you can’t build a “subscription habit” on a tentpole game if it can vanish the moment the spreadsheet looks bad.