Xbox Game Pass price increase delayed for some in select markets

Microsoft said on Friday that it will delay a planned Xbox Game Pass price increase for some existing subscribers in select countries, but the change will not be universal and will not affect new purchases. The company confirmed that current subscribers who remain on autorenewing plans in countries such as Germany, Ireland, Poland, India and South Korea will continue to pay their existing rates for now, while users in the United States and the United Kingdom will see the higher prices take effect as previously announced.

The clarification arrived in emails to some customers and in a statement from Kari Perez, head of Xbox communications, who said the company’s update “remains unchanged” and that “current subscribers in certain countries will continue renewing at their existing price for now, in line with local requirements. We will provide advance notice before price adjustments take effect in these countries.” A Microsoft email seen by subscribers said, “At this time, these increases will only affect new purchases and will not affect your current subscription for the market in which you reside, provided you are on a recurring plan. If you decide to cancel your current plan and...