Xbox Game Pass Rumor Puts Ad-Free Tier at $19.99, Drops Day-One Games in 2027
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Updated · indy100 · Sep 15
Xbox Game Pass Rumor Puts Ad-Free Tier at $19.99, Drops Day-One Games in 2027
3 articles · Updated · indy100 · Sep 15
Summary
ResetEra moderator Slayven said Microsoft is planning a major Game Pass overhaul, with new releases no longer arriving day one starting between February and April 2027.
The rumored lineup prices an ad-supported tier at $12.99 a month and an ad-free plan at $19.99, or $239.99 annually, with the lower price tied to losing day-one launches.
Cloud streaming would be removed from the base subscription and sold as a $5.99 add-on for 25 hours, while online multiplayer could become a separate $10.99 plan and a family option cost another $5.99.
NateTheHate said Slayven previously shared accurate Game Pass tier information in late 2025, but stressed the latest details remain unconfirmed and the timing could still change.
The leak lands as Microsoft develops its next-generation Xbox Project Helix, widely rumored for a 2027 or 2028 launch with backward compatibility central to the strategy.