Microsoft doesn't dismiss rumours a major Xbox Game Pass shake-up is on the way, which reportedly removes day-one game offerings entirely
Xbox could be planning another major shake-up of its Game Pass subscription service, this time removing key benefits the service is known for.
Xbox could be planning another major shake-up of its Game Pass subscription service, this time removing key benefits the service is known for.
The short version
- That's according to a new leak from ResetEra user Slayven, who in 2025 revealed Microsoft's plans to raise Game Pass prices and change tier offerings, some of which turned out to be true .
- Slayven's latest post said another rearranging of Game Pass tiers, and their names, is in the works.
- The service is reportedly going to drop slightly in price with the caveat of removing day-one games - new games offered on Game Pass the day they launch.
What happened
An ad-supported tier is also said to be coming, and cloud streaming is apparently being removed from Game Pass entirely. The change is reportedly due to take place between February and April 2027.
Why it matters
Microsoft hasn't directly addressed the specifics of the rumour but told Forbes reporter Paul Tassi that no changes are currently planned.
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