People who pay for Xbox Game Pass are getting upset about recent price hikes. After changes to the subscription plans last year made the service more expensive for everyone, players are now frustrated by extra, unexpected fees.
Users on Reddit have noticed that the upgrade to the Premium version of Forza Horizon 6 on Xbox Game Pass is surprisingly expensive. Many, like one user named Ill_Outcome_375, are calling it a “rip off.” Currently, upgrading to the Premium version of Forza 6 costs around $60, while the same upgrade for Forza 5 was only $40. The full Premium version of Forza 6 is listed at about $120.
Xbox Game Pass Users Aren’t Happy With This Hidden Cost
Forza 6 Premium Will Cost Nearly Double The Standard Amount
Xbox Game Pass members are worried about a recent price hike for the premium upgrade to Forza 6. They fear this could mean that game upgrades, not just full games, are becoming more expensive. The premium version of Forza 6 now costs almost $120, while the standard version is $70, and upgrading from standard to premium costs $60.
As a big Xbox fan, I have to say it’s a little frustrating to see such an expensive upgrade, especially since a lot of us already pay for Game Pass every month. Honestly, for most players, it just doesn’t seem worth spending extra money for what feels like pretty small improvements. I’m also worried this might become a pattern with other big games on the service – hopefully not!
Some Reddit users are pushing back against the add-on’s price. One user, ActivateTheQuasars, said they’d rather buy the full game for £60 than spend that much on the add-on. Another, Plutuserix, bluntly stated that upgrades at this price are unreasonable and they’ll continue playing the original game.
Upgrades Aren’t Usually This Expensive
Is $60 The New Going Rate For Premium Upgrades?
Premium upgrades for games have always been more expensive, offering extra features for dedicated players. But now, these upgrades are costing almost as much as the full game itself. Many gamers are wondering if the added benefits are worth the significantly higher price.
Look, as a Game Pass subscriber, I’m getting really frustrated with the hidden costs lately. It feels like Xbox has been quietly raising prices with these recent changes to the subscription tiers. Specifically, the price jump for the Premium upgrade feels a bit sneaky – like they’re trying to get more money out of us without actually increasing the price of the base Game Pass. It’s starting to feel like they’re finding ways around keeping the standard subscription price low by hitting us with extra costs elsewhere.
Xbox is keeping the price of its basic consoles around $60-$70 to avoid criticism, while quietly increasing the cost of upgrades by 30-40% to boost profits. While Game Pass subscribers might notice this tactic, it’s likely we’ll see more hidden costs added to the service in the future.
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2026-01-26 17:20