Xbox is set to revamp its Game Pass lineup next year, ditching day‑one releases and introducing a pay‑per‑ad tier.
New subscription tiers reshape the service
Microsoft will launch an ad‑driven level for $12.99 monthly, alongside an ad‑free option at $19.99 or $239.99 annually.
Another level, priced at $10.99, grants users only online multiplayer rights, while $14.99 offers full library access plus multiplayer.
Pricing tweak and day‑one removal
Because the service will lose day‑one titles from February to April, the monthly fee will fall by $3.
Fable is slated as the final day‑one game, scheduled for February 23, 2027.
Cloud streaming split and a family pack
Cloud gaming will become a distinct add‑on: $5.99 for 25 hours, with an optional family pack at $5.99 a month.
These adjustments arrive after Microsoft’s recent cloud‑gaming restrictions in November.
Sources: user Slayven on ResetEra and leaker NateTheHate confirm the changes.
The overhaul signals Microsoft’s pivot away from bundled day‑one content.
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