Don't pay full price for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate — this Black Friday deal dodges the recent price hike and prepares you for some of 2026's biggest games

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Save on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and get ready for next year's games. (Image credit: Microsoft / Windows Central)

The Black Friday deals are ramping up, and right now, there is a great offer for anyone looking to stock up on some of their gaming subscriptions.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate currently goes for $30 a month in the U.S. following a recent price hike, but right now, you can get codes for just $20 a month via Amazon, or at $60 for three months. Either way, that's a 33% discount over what you'll usually pay.

If you're subscribed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on a monthly or quarterly basis, then grabbing a couple of codes and stocking up for cheap is a simple no-brainer. You'll pay less to get access to all the games and features you normally use.

Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Save $10 a month!
Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: was $29.99 now $19.99 at Amazon


Xbox Game Pass Ultimate brings access to EA Play, Fortnite Crew, and most importantly, day one Xbox first-party releases. The subscription recently shot up in price, but you can snag it at $20 a month again during this Black Friday sale.

Xbox Game Pass had a stacked lineup in 2025, and 2026 looks just as big

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a full, expanded remake of the title that started the saga. (Image credit: Xbox Game Studios)

This Black Friday discount is a great opportunity to stock up on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, because 2026 is looking to be a repeat of 2025's Xbox first-party onslaught. There are numerous games currently slated to launch next year, with something for everyone, depending on your tastes.

Halo Studios is launching Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Combat Evolved that adds new missions, cinematics, and more. Meanwhile, The Coalition is also arriving with Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel story that shows Marcus and Dom fighting to survive the titular event.

Playground Games has a double feature in store, with Forza Horizon 6 set in Japan, while the developer is also finally set to launch Fable, a reboot of the iconic Xbox role-playing game series.

That's just on the first-party side. Looking over at Xbox's third-party partners, there are games on the way like the musical-decorating-horror mashup There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, as well as the coming-of-age adventure Mixtape, and many more.

If you save now on Xbox Game Pass, you can use some of that savings to take advantage of a concurrent Xbox Gift Card deal and stock up.

Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Save $10 a month!
Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: was $29.99 now $19.99 at Amazon


Xbox Game Pass Ultimate brings access to EA Play, Fortnite Crew, and most importantly, day one Xbox first-party releases. The subscription recently shot up in price, but you can snag it at $20 a month again during this Black Friday sale.

FAQ

What does Xbox Game Pass Ultimate include?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the top tier of Xbox Game Pass, and it includes hundreds of games for console and PC, as well as EA Play (giving access to older EA-published titles), Ubisoft+ Classics (a selection of older Ubisoft games), and most importantly, day one Xbox first-party releases.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate also includes Riot Games benefits, with every new character unlocked in games like League of Legends and Valorant.

What does Xbox Game Pass Ultimate cost?

After a recent price hike, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now costs $30 a month in the U.S. That's a significant increase from the prior price, which was just $20 a month.


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Samuel Tolbert
Freelance Writer

Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Bluesky ‪@samueltolbert.bsky.social‬.

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