After sparking vital backlash with value hikes for Recreation Move Final from October 1st onwards, it’s now confirmed that current subscribers received’t instantly see the consequences. There’s a catch, although – it solely applies in sure international locations.
A number of emails circulated not too long ago relating to the identical, however Microsoft formally clarified to The Verge that current subscribers in Germany, South Korea, Eire, Poland, and India wouldn’t must pay extra in the event that they’re on the auto-recurring plan. Nonetheless, canceling and repurchasing will apply the brand new value.
Kari Perez, head of Xbox communications, said, “Our latest Recreation Move replace stays unchanged. Present subscribers in sure international locations will proceed renewing at their current value for now, according to native necessities. We’ll present advance discover earlier than value changes take impact in these international locations.”
When that “advance discover” will go dwell stays to be seen, however some emails, like these for subscribers in Eire, famous “at the least 60 days.” Within the meantime, in the event you’re a present subscriber, you possibly can proceed having fun with Recreation Move Final at its older value.
For everybody else, together with the US, the worth hike stays at $30. Reductions on DLC and add-ons have additionally been faraway from all tiers, which implies Recreation Move subscribers can not buy expansions or Name of Obligation Factors for decrease costs. For extra particulars, take a look at the Recreation Move adjustments right here.