Microsoft has come under fire after major changes to Xbox Game Pass. The increased price of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription has been particularly acute. Many players have decided to cancel their subscription and look for alternatives.
Comments are pouring in on social media, and it's almost impossible to find positive feedback on Microsoft's new policy. Fans are calling the changes "theft" and "the end of Game Pass's appeal." It is particularly noteworthy that Jez Corden from Windows Central, a journalist who has long promoted Xbox and published behind-the-scenes information about Microsoft, has also left the subscription. His decision has caused a wide resonance in the gaming community.
"Honestly, I never thought I'd give up Game Pass Ultimate. Today, Microsoft said it's not for me. If they need it, fine. Do they have data that people will continue to use the new $30 model? We'll see. I'm not optimistic, but I rarely am, lol."
The situation was used by the GameStop network, which compared the offers online:
"Subscription: $29.99 per month. And you don't own anything.
GameStop: Buy once. Keep forever.
The math isn't that hard."
This is a difficult moment for Microsoft. The company has faced a wave of criticism that has hit the image of Xbox, and it is not yet clear whether the company will change the terms of the subscription or soften prices.
