Xbox Game Pass June 2025: Price Alert, Cloud Tier & Must-Play Releases

1. Price Increase Alert

A new internal flag labeled “SubscriptionPriceIncrease” was spotted in Xbox Cloud Gaming—highly suggestive of an upcoming price hike for Game Pass Ultimate at $19.99/month, Microsoft’s highest tier covering console, PC, and cloud gaming.
Microsoft is currently upgrading cloud server infrastructure at Redmond HQ, possibly testing higher tiers or a cloud‑only subscription—mirroring NVIDIA’s model.
Gaming news outlets recommend stacking prepaid Game Pass cards now to lock in current pricing before new rates take effect.

2. New Tier with Cloud-Only Access

The cloud server upgrades suggest Microsoft might soon launch a cloud‑only Game Pass tier, potentially at a lower monthly fee, but likely without full Ultimate perks.

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3. Exciting Day-One Releases on Game Pass

Several high-profile titles are confirmed for day-one availability on Game Pass:

Game	Launch Info	Details
Gears of War: Reloaded	Beta ongoing in June; full launch Aug 26, 2025	Improvements: 4K, 60fps campaign, 120fps multiplayer, HDR/VRR, spatial audio; will include campaign DLC; platform expansion includes PS5
Grounded 2	July 29, 2025 (PC/Xbox Early Access + Game Pass)	Unreal Engine 5, mounts (Buggies), expanded park world, revamped systems; 4-player co-op retained
FBC: Firebreak	June 17, 2025 launch	Remedy’s first multiplayer co-op FPS in the Control universe; 3-player PvE, mid-priced ($39.99); free post-launch content; included in Game Pass
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers	July 24, 2025	Day-one on Game Pass; Soulslike ARPG set in late Ming Dynasty; Unreal Engine 5; multiple endings; deep lore

Summary

Price alert: Expect a Game Pass Ultimate price increase; consider stacking prepaid cards.
New tier: A cloud‑only subscription may arrive soon.
Must-play list: High-profile games like Gears of War: Reloaded, Grounded 2, Firebreak, and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers are all launching as day-one Game Pass titles through June-July 2025.