Xbox Game Pass Price Cut 2026: New Prices, the Call of Duty Change, and Cost in Taka

Microsoft cut the price of Xbox Game Pass on April 21, 2026. On a US account, Game Pass Ultimate went from $29.99 to $22.99 a month, and PC Game Pass went from $16.49 to $13.99. In return, new Call of Duty games no longer join Game Pass on launch day. They arrive about a year later. From Bangladesh, a $25 Xbox gift card bought with bKash pays for one month of Ultimate, and costs ৳2,950 on AroraShop.

Old and new Game Pass prices

Microsoft said other countries would get similar cuts. Prices can change again, so always check the Xbox store before you pay.

What you give up: day-one Call of Duty

For two years, new Call of Duty games came to Game Pass on the day they launched. That's over. Starting in 2026, a new Call of Duty joins Ultimate and PC Game Pass in the holiday season after it comes out, so about a year later.

That's why Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, which launched on October 23, 2026, is not on Game Pass. The Xbox store says it's "not on Xbox Game Pass this year." Older Call of Duty games already in the library, like Black Ops 7, stay.

If you only got Ultimate for new Call of Duty, buy the game instead and pick a cheaper plan, or skip Game Pass.

What Ultimate still includes

• New Xbox games on the day they launch, plus other day-one games
• Hundreds of games on console, PC, and the cloud
• EA Play
• Ubisoft+ Classics
• Fortnite Crew, with V-Bucks and the Battle Pass each month
• Online multiplayer on console

Fortnite Crew alone costs $11.99 a month. So if you play Fortnite and other games, Ultimate at $22.99 is now much easier to justify. Our Fortnite Crew guide explains what Crew gives.

Which plan is right for you now?

• Play on PC only: PC Game Pass at $13.99. It now costs less than Premium.
• Play on Xbox and want new games on day one: Ultimate at $22.99.
• Play on Xbox and don't mind waiting for new games: Premium at $14.99.
• Just want online multiplayer: Essential at $9.99.
• Play Fortnite a lot: Ultimate, because Crew is included.

For a full side-by-side of every plan, see our Game Pass plans guide.

Game Pass or buy games one by one?

A new full-price game costs about $70. That's three months of Ultimate at the new price. If you try several new games a year, Game Pass usually saves money. If you play one or two games all year, buying them may be cheaper. Think about how you really play.

Some people ask about the free Game Pass Starter that comes with Discord Nitro. It's only open in certain countries, and Bangladesh isn't one of them. Our Discord Nitro Rewards guide has the details.

What it costs in Taka

AroraShop's USA Xbox cards cost $10 ৳1,180, $15 ৳1,770, $20 ৳2,360, $25 ৳2,950, $50 ৳5,899, and $100 ৳11,800. Here's the card to buy for one month of each plan:

US sales tax may be added depending on your account address. Before the cut, a month of Ultimate needed more than a $25 card. Now one $25 card covers it, with a little left over.

For three months of Ultimate ($68.97), a $50 and a $20 card give you $70 for ৳8,259. See live prices on the Xbox Gift Card page.

How to pay for Game Pass with an Xbox gift card

1. Check that your Microsoft account is set to the United States. USA cards need a US account.
2. Buy an Xbox gift card on AroraShop with bKash, Nagad, Rocket, or Upay.
3. Copy the code from your Dashboard, under Orders.
4. Redeem it on your Xbox, in the Microsoft Store on PC, or on the Microsoft redeem page.
5. Open the Game Pass page, pick your plan, and pay with your account balance.
6. Top up before your renewal date. If the balance is too low, the plan won't renew.

Stuck on a code? Our Xbox gift card guide walks you through it.

Tips to save more

• Pay month by month and cancel when you're not playing. Your saved games stay.
• Finish games you want before they leave the library. Xbox shows which games are leaving soon.
• Buy games you love while they're in Game Pass. Members often get a discount.
• On PC, pick PC Game Pass instead of Ultimate unless you also use an Xbox or want Fortnite Crew.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Game Pass Ultimate now?

$22.99 a month on a US account, down from $29.99 since April 21, 2026.

How much is PC Game Pass now?

$13.99 a month, down from $16.49.

Is Call of Duty still on Game Pass?

Older Call of Duty games stay. New ones, like Modern Warfare 4, join about a year after launch instead of on day one.

Is Modern Warfare 4 on Game Pass?

No. The Xbox store says it's not on Game Pass this year.

Which Xbox card do I need for one month of Ultimate?

A $25 card. It costs ৳2,950 on AroraShop.

Does Ultimate still include Fortnite Crew and EA Play?

Yes. Ultimate includes Fortnite Crew, EA Play, and Ubisoft+ Classics.

Did Essential and Premium change price?

No. Essential is still $9.99 and Premium $14.99 a month.

Conclusion

The 2026 price cut makes Ultimate and PC Game Pass much better value. You lose day-one Call of Duty, but keep day-one Xbox games, EA Play, and Fortnite Crew. For most players in Bangladesh, a single $25 Xbox card now covers a month of Ultimate.

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