According to reports, Microsoft will increase the cost of its first-party Xbox games from $59.99 to $69.99 in 2023
According to The Verge, the new full-priced Xbox Game Studios titles, such as Redfall, Starfield, and Forza Motorsport, will cost $69.99 rather than the standard $59.99.
The price hike is in line with what rival publishers Take-Two, Sony, and Ubisoft charge for their own titles.
“Starting in 2023 our new, built for next-gen, full-priced games, including Forza Motorsport, Redfall, and Starfield, will launch at $69.99 on all platforms,” Microsoft said in a statement.
In October, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer also hinted that prices might increase after the holidays.
“This price reflects the content, scale, and technical complexity of these titles. As with all games developed by our teams at Xbox, they will also be available with Game Pass the same day they launch,” it added.