October 01, 2025
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Adds Fortnite Crew and Ubisoft+ Classics After Price Hike With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now priced at $30/month, here’s what the new perks—Fortnite Crew and Ubisoft+ Classics—actually offer
Starting October 1, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has jumped in price from $20 to $30/month, making it the most expensive tier of Microsoft’s subscription service yet. To offset the increase, Microsoft has bundled in two new perks: Ubisoft+ Classics and Fortnite Crew. But what do they actually include, and are they worth the higher cost? Let’s break it down.
🕹️ What Is Ubisoft+ Classics?
Available right now for Ultimate subscribers, Ubisoft+ Classics is a subscription service giving you access to a curated library of Ubisoft games. Some highlights include:
- Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (rumored to be remastered in 2026)
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction
- Other Ubisoft favorites across console, PC, and the cloud
This evolving catalog lets players explore a rotating lineup of iconic Ubisoft titles without paying extra.
🎯 What Is Fortnite Crew?
Arriving on November 18, Fortnite Crew is another subscription service now bundled with Ultimate. It delivers exclusive in-game benefits every month, including:
- Access to all active Fortnite passes (Battle Pass, Lego Pass, and Music Pass)
- 1,000 V-Bucks per month
- Exclusive skins and special items
For Fortnite players already subscribed to Crew, this could make Xbox Game Pass Ultimate a more attractive package despite the price increase.
💵 Rising Costs Across Xbox
The perks arrive alongside a broader wave of price hikes from Microsoft. Starting October 3:
- The Xbox Series S (512GB) goes up from $380 → $400
- The Xbox Series X Galaxy Black Special Edition (2TB) jumps from $730 → $800
Combined with the Game Pass Ultimate increase, Microsoft is clearly betting that added value from bundled subscriptions will justify the higher costs.
📌 Final Thoughts
The addition of Ubisoft+ Classics and Fortnite Crew makes Xbox Game Pass Ultimate more appealing for fans of those ecosystems—but with the price now at $30/month, subscribers will have to weigh whether the new perks are worth it. For those already invested in Fortnite or looking to dive into Ubisoft’s library, the deal may feel worthwhile.