A post in the Xbox Game Pass community on Reddit reports a test offer that shows some users an option to subscribe to Game Pass Ultimate for $16.09 per month for 12 months. The deal is structured as monthly discounted payments rather than a single annual fee.
How the promotion works
- Promotional period: 12 months at $16.09 per month (total $193.08).
- Regular price: $22.99 per month ($275.88 for 12 months).
- Auto-renewal: after a year, the subscription automatically renews at the standard price unless the user cancels it.
- Availability: the offer appears to be a test and limited — not shown to everyone and may only be available to new subscribers.
Microsoft notes in its official terms that promotional offers can be time-limited, personalized, and not available to all customers. The company has not made this specific rate public.
Price context
On April 21, 2026, Microsoft reduced its subscription prices:
- Game Pass Ultimate — from $29.99 to $22.99 per month.
- PC Game Pass — from $16.49 to $13.99 per month.
What’s included in Game Pass Ultimate
- A library of more than 500 games on Xbox and PC.
- Access to games on launch day.
- Cloud gaming.
- Online multiplayer.
- EA Play and Ubisoft+ Classics.
Because the discounted monthly plan appears to be a limited test, users who encounter it should read the promotional terms carefully and be mindful that the subscription will auto-renew at the regular rate after the 12-month period.