Microsoft Responds to Xbox Game Pass Tier Rumor

Microsoft said it has not announced or finalized changes to Game Pass, responding to a rumor of ad-supported $13 and ad-free $20 monthly tiers from 2027. The rumor also claims first-day releases and cloud streaming may be removed.

• Rumor: ad tier at $13 and ad-free at $20 per month
• Claims first-day releases removed from February–April 2027
• Cloud streaming allegedly becomes $6 add-on for 25 hours
• Microsoft: changes not announced or finalized