Xbox has quietly removed the standard Game Pass member discount from Call of Duty add-ons. The change means subscribers no longer receive the typical 10% savings on DLC and in-game purchases for the franchise.
Game Pass members have noticed that after the increase in price to the Ultimate Game Pass, that CoD Points, cosmetic bundles, operator packs, and battle pass upgrades now display full price across both Xbox consoles and the Microsoft Store on PC. The member discount tag that usually appears on add-on content has vanished specifically for Call of Duty items.
The removal affects one of gaming’s most monetized franchises. Call of Duty operates on a live-service model with seasonal battle passes and frequent cosmetic releases. Players who regularly purchase this content through Game Pass previously enjoyed a 10% reduction on every transaction.
Microsoft has not issued any public statement explaining the policy change. It remains unclear whether the removal applies to all Call of Duty titles in the catalog, whether it’s permanent, or if it extends beyond virtual currency to all DLC types. Other games in the Game Pass library still appear to offer the standard member discounts on their add-ons.
Game Pass has historically provided two key benefits: up to 20% off purchasing games in the catalog outright, and roughly 10% off related DLC and add-ons while the base game remains available through the service. Some exceptions have always existed for certain third-party content and virtual currencies, depending on publisher agreements.
The timing stands out. Microsoft completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard in October 2023, bringing Call of Duty under its first-party umbrella. Any pricing decisions for the franchise now fall within Microsoft’s direct control. The company has also adjusted Game Pass pricing and tiers multiple times over the past year, raising questions about how the service’s value proposition is evolving.
What this means for your wallet
For subscribers who actively play Call of Duty, the financial impact adds up quickly. A typical battle pass costs 1,000 CoD Points, which translates to roughly $10. Under the previous policy, Game Pass members saved about a dollar per purchase. Over a year of seasonal content, cosmetic bundles, and battle pass tiers, those savings accumulate.
The change has frustrated subscribers who viewed the discount as a core membership benefit. Many see it as another erosion of Game Pass value at a time when Microsoft has already increased subscription prices across multiple tiers. The lack of communication from Xbox has only amplified concerns about what other benefits might quietly disappear.
