Xbox first-party games set for price increase in 2023 By Sean Carey, 05 Dec 2022 FollowtopicsRedfallXbox Game StudiosOnline Co-opXbox Game PassFirst Person ShooterSean Carey Microsoft is set to increase the price of its new Xbox first-party titles. From 2023, major first-party Xbox games, such as Starfield, Forza Motorsport, and Redfall, will be priced at $70.Starting next year, Microsoft will increase the price of its major first-party Xbox games from $60 to $70. In a statement given to Windows Central, Microsoft said the price increase, which will affect Starfield, Forza Motorsport, and Redfall, was to reflect the "content, scale, and technical complexity" of its games.Xbox first-party games to cost $70"We’ve held on price increases until after the holidays so families can enjoy the gift of gaming," a Microsoft spokesperson told Windows Central. "Starting in 2023 our new, built for next-gen, full-priced games, including Forza Motorsport, Redfall, and Starfield, will launch at $69.99 USD on all platforms. This price reflects the content, scale, and technical complexity of these titles. As with all games developed by our teams at Xbox, they will also be available with Game Pass the same day they launch."Microsoft isn't alone in with its $70 price point. Other publishers, such as Ubisoft, Take-Two, and Sony, have all either hiked up the prices of their games over the past year or have announced plans to charge more. Last month, Xbox boss Phil Spencer hinted that prices for Xbox products could increase next year, saying that Microsoft won't be able to hold the price on its consoles, games, and subscription services forever. In August, Sony announced it was bumping up the price of the PlayStation 5 in numerous regions due to "challenging economic conditions." So far, Microsoft is yet to up the price of its Xbox consoles, with Phil Spencer saying at the time that "it wasn't the right move."We'll let you know when the Starfield achievements make an appearance, but for now: what do you make of the price increase? Give us your thoughts down below.Related stories: Xbox Game Pass Standard adds three new games today Xbox Game Pass February 2025 – Wave 1 announced The best Xbox Game Pass games to play in February 2025 Best Xbox RPGs to play in January 2025 Former Starfield dev explains why dismemberment was axed from the Xbox RPG Industry News Written by Sean CareyA big fan of Xbox achievements, Sean has committed to playing as many of the best RPGs, racing games, and first-person shooters on and off Xbox Game Pass as possible. Before joining TrueAchievements, Sean earned a degree in journalism from Solent University.