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Microsoft Doesn't Dismiss Rumours a Major Xbox Game Pass Shake-up Is on the Way, Which Reportedly Removes Day-One Game Offerings Entirely

The leak also says Microsoft would split the service into ad-supported and ad-free tiers while charging separately for cloud streaming and multiplayer.

  • According to a report from ResetEra user Slayven, Microsoft reportedly plans to stop launching new games on Xbox Game Pass on day-one starting in 2027, removing a key selling point for the service.
  • The leak claims these changes will occur in 2027, with Microsoft reportedly reducing the monthly Game Pass subscription price by $3 to account for the removal of day-one releases.
  • Cloud streaming will become a $5.99 add-on offering 25 hours of playtime, while new subscription tiers include a $12.99 ad-supported option and a $14.99 library plan with online multiplayer access.
  • Microsoft has not officially announced these changes; however, insider NateTheHate confirmed that Slayven has been a reliable source for previous leaks, though he could not independently verify this report.
  • Day-One releases have been a major selling point for Xbox Game Pass, particularly following Microsoft's acquisition of publishers Bethesda and Activision Blizzard, making this potential shift strategically significant.
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Vice broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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