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flag Microsoft delays Game Pass price hikes in 5 countries for current subscribers due to regulations, with new users affected instead.

flag Microsoft is delaying price hikes for Xbox Game Pass in Germany, Ireland, South Korea, Poland, and India for existing auto-renewing subscribers, citing local regulations, with changes applying only to new users in those regions. flag Current subscribers will keep old rates and get at least 60 days’ notice before any future changes. flag In other markets, price increases begin November 4, 2025, with cancellations and re-subscriptions triggering the new rates. flag Meanwhile, industry leaders express concern over AI’s impact on game quality and sustainability, while Supercell’s CEO warns EU’s Digital Fairness Act could harm game development by disrupting monetization and design practices.

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