A report claims that Microsoft may merge Xbox Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass collectively.
Tom Warren of The Verge reported that Microsoft was contemplating such a transfer. Xbox Game Pass Premium is the $15/month model of Game Pass that comes with entry to a library of 200+ video games, however not day-one new releases. PC Game Pass, in the meantime, prices $16.50/month and contains entry to “lots of” of PC video games, in addition to new video games on day one. The Verge’s report did not have any phrase on what the value of a hypothetically merged subscription can be, or another options.
The location additionally reported that different upcoming adjustments to Game Pass sooner or later may very well be extra third-celebration providers bundled in. A few of these as we speak embody EA Play, Fortnite Crew, and Ubisoft+ Classics for Xbox Game Pass Final. The report additionally claimed that the rumored free Xbox Cloud Gaming providing (in change for adverts) is not going to be its personal separate Game Pass tier.
Lastly, the report mentioned folks ought to get comfy as they await any Game Pass changes–it’s sudden that Microsoft would make any “main” adjustments to Game Pass in 2026, the report mentioned.
The identical report mentioned Microsoft is eager to keep away from GTA 6 this yr, and that would lead to adjustments to the discharge plans for Gears of Warfare: E-Day and the brand new Fable. These video games do not need launch dates but, however the pondering is Microsoft desires area between them and GTA 6, which is ready for a November 19 launch.
In different Xbox information, Xbox president Sarah Bond was only recently awarded 1000’s of shares for the opposite firm she works for, amounting to round $190,000.