Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Adds Fortnite Crew and Ubisoft+ Classics After Price Hike

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.

Explore more gaming news and updates on the 1v1Me blog