Xbox PC Game Pass crackdown breaks family setup — wiping child save files and disabling parental controls (UPDATE)

A quiet policy shift has broken a long-used family setup on PC, risking parental controls and wiping saves without warning.
Game Rant

Xbox Game Pass Changes & Fortnite Crew, Explained

Xbox Game Pass underwent an overhaul, effective October 1, 2025. Players can now subscribe to Essential, Premium, or Ultimate plans, each offering additional benefits. All plans are playable ...
Polygon

What the latest Game Pass changes mean for your subscription

Microsoft announced on Oct. 1 a new set of changes for Xbox Game Pass that will affect across all three tiers of the service, including folding Windows PC games into every tier — and raising ...
MMORPG

Xbox Game Pass Spikes Up Ultimate Tier (And PC) Prices, But At Least You Get Fortnite Battle Passes

Xbox has announced changes to its Game Pass programs, including notable price spikes for Ultimate and PC-only users. The present highest tier of Xbox Game Pass, “Ultimate,” will be ...
Newsweek

Xbox Announces Major Changes to Game Pass

Microsoft has announced major changes to the pricing structure of the Xbox Game Pass, sparking outrage among gamers and reports of widespread subscription cancellations. On Wednesday, Microsoft ...