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Microsoft Overhauls Xbox Game Pass in Brazil, Doubling Ultimate Price

Microsoft links the higher fees to added partner bundles as cloud gaming exits beta.

Overview

  • Plan names changed to Essential, Premium, PC and Ultimate, with existing Core and Standard subscribers set to be migrated automatically.
  • New monthly prices are live: Essential R$43.90, Premium R$59.90, PC R$69.90 and Ultimate R$119.90.
  • Ultimate adds Ubisoft+ Classics immediately and will include Clube Fortnite starting November 18, alongside a catalog Microsoft describes as exceeding 400 games with up to 75 day-one releases per year.
  • Xbox Cloud Gaming is no longer labeled as a beta service, with Microsoft saying it will keep expanding access for subscribers.
  • Brazilian players criticized the steep increases on social media and reported difficulties accessing the cancellation page, while comparisons noted Ultimate’s annual cost now outstrips high-tier plans from PlayStation and Nintendo.