Is Dune: Spice Wars on Xbox Game Pass?
Why Dune: Spice Wars is not on Game Pass, and what that costs you
The short version is above. The longer version is worth two minutes, because “not on Game Pass” is not one situation — it is several, and they have different answers.
A title can sit outside the catalogue because its publisher never put it there, because it was in and has since rotated out, or because it is too new. Microsoft publishes a membership list, not a reason, so we will not guess which applies to Dune: Spice Wars. What we can tell you is what the list says today, and it does not include it.
That makes buying the practical route, and €39.99 is what the Microsoft Store charges in France right now. Two things move that number and both are worth checking before you pay. Store prices are set market by market, and the spread is often larger than any sale — the table below ranks every region we track. And if you already subscribe, Game Pass members are frequently offered a discount on Store purchases, applied at checkout rather than shown in the listed price, so the figure here is the ordinary price anyone pays.
The other honest answer is that a subscription may still be the better buy — just not for this game. If you are weighing one purchase against a month of Ultimate, the arithmetic is on our Game Pass prices page, and the catalogue itself is what a subscription would actually get you.
Dune: Spice Wars price by region
| Region | Buy price | Discount | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR · Argentina cheapest | AR$6,999.00 | — | $7.37 |
| TR · Turkey | ₺650.00 | — | $19.70 |
| IN · India | ₹2,174 | — | $26.19 |
| BR · Brazil | R$147.45 | — | $27.31 |
| JP · Japan | ¥4,650 | — | $31.00 |
| ZA · South Africa | R669.00 | — | $36.16 |
| SE · Sweden | 399.00 kr | — | $38.00 |
| CA · Canada | CA$51.99 | — | $38.23 |
| MX · Mexico | MX$709.00 | — | $39.39 |
| AU · Australia | AU$59.95 | — | $39.44 |
| US · United States | $39.99 | — | $39.99 |
| GB · United Kingdom | £33.49 | — | $42.39 |
| DE · Germany | €39.99 | — | $43.47 |
| FR · France | €39.99 | — | $43.47 |
| PL · Poland | 184.99 zł | — | $46.25 |
Where to buy Dune: Spice Wars
2 trusted storesPrefer to own it instead of streaming on Game Pass? A digital key or region disc can beat the Microsoft Store — and gift cards top up your subscription for less.
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About Dune: Spice Wars
- Developer
- Shiro Games
- Genre
- Strategy
- Players
- Single-player · Online PvP (up to 4)
- Released
- Nov 17, 2022
- Time to beat
- 12 hours main story
- Completionist
- 88½ hours
Completion times from HowLongToBeat.
Control the spice, control the universe. This is your desert, your Dune. Lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis. Spice is the most valuable resource in the universe. The spice extends life, expands consciousness, and makes interstellar travel possible. Found only on Arrakis, it is sought by the most influential forces in the Imperium… Scan the landscape for wormsign or risk losing your troops and spice harvesters to colossal sandworms who will burst through the dunes to devour them whole. Crush your opponents in combat, best them through political intrigue, and undermine them with your network of illusive spies. Frank Herbert's Dune. Experience the unique Dune universe, one of the most influential sci-fi settings ever created. Lead your faction to victory with iconic characters, such as Duke Leto Atreides, the Baron Vladimir…
FAQ
Is Dune: Spice Wars on Xbox Game Pass?
No. Dune: Spice Wars is not in the Xbox Game Pass catalogue as we last read it, so a subscription does not include it — you would need to buy it to play. Catalogue line-ups change every month, and this page follows them.
How much does Dune: Spice Wars cost to buy?
Dune: Spice Wars costs €39.99 on the Microsoft Store in France if you want to buy and keep it instead of using Game Pass.
Where is Dune: Spice Wars cheapest to buy?
The cheapest Microsoft Store region for Dune: Spice Wars is Argentina at about $7.37 USD.
Will Dune: Spice Wars come to Xbox Game Pass?
We do not know, and neither does anyone outside Microsoft. Titles are added to the catalogue every month with no advance list, and nothing in the data we read predicts it. This page follows the catalogue, so if Dune: Spice Wars is added it will say yes here.
Can I play Dune: Spice Wars with Game Pass Ultimate?
Not through the catalogue. Ultimate includes the Game Pass library, cloud gaming and EA Play, and Dune: Spice Wars is in none of those as we last read them, so buying it is the way to play it. Ultimate can still cut the price — members are often offered a discount on Store purchases, applied at checkout.