Overview
- A detailed post by ResetEra moderator Slayven, published in mid‑September 2026, claims Microsoft will stop offering new games on Game Pass at launch sometime between February and April 2027.
- The leak outlines new pricing and tiers that would split Game Pass into an ad‑supported plan ($12.99/month) and an ad‑free plan ($19.99/month or $239.99/year) while selling cloud streaming and online multiplayer separately.
- Reported add‑ons include cloud streaming for $5.99 that grants 25 hours of playtime, an online multiplayer subscription for $10.99/month, a library+multiplayer plan at $14.99/month, and a family add‑on for about $5.99/month.
- Xbox issued a noncommittal statement saying it regularly tests Game Pass offerings, has no finalized changes to announce, and that titles already promised to arrive day one on Game Pass Ultimate will still do so.
- Leakers with past correct tips have partially vouched for Slayven’s track record, but multiple outlets stress the claims remain unconfirmed and say the reported changes would reshape the core value proposition that drove many subscribers.