Xbox is trying to win back users who abandoned the service with this promo, has it reached you?

Microsoft is taking advantage of the holiday dates to attract people back who did not renew their Ultimate subscription.

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If there’s one thing to acknowledge about Xbox, it’s that they’re at least trying with Game Pass. Right now, it’s their top priority in their growth strategy, so it’s logical that they’re focusing all their efforts on it. The games that arrive on each tier are, honestly, quite good and diverse, and have marked a significant part of this year.

However, when we talk about Xbox, we also talk about crisis at times. And it’s true that in October 2025, when the different Game Pass modes were defined, many people canceled their subscription. It’s not a big deal, but the price just wasn’t as attractive as it used to be.

Up to 96% discount on Game Pass for old members

I was one of those who abandoned ship. Lately, I was buying more games than playing the ones on the service, and with those prices, it just didn’t make sense for me anymore. I suppose, like many other players, I might come back at some point or take advantage of an offer like the one the folks at Redmond are launching right now.

Everyone who no longer has an active subscription should be receiving an email with discounts for a limited time to stay on the service. The prices are as follows and only affect the Ultimate versions:

• One-month Game Pass: 96% discount, you’d pay 1 euro for a month, and after that, the price would be 29.96 euros per month.
• Three-month Game Pass: 50% discount, you’d pay 40 euros for three months, and after that, the price would be 80.99 euros per quarter.

And you? Have you received this email? Are you thinking of going back to Game Pass? Let us know in the comments.