The service, which lost popularity following price increases, did not have the number of subscribers Microsoft wanted. Microsoft is reportedly planning to reduce its Game Pass tiers to two main options. According to a leak from ResetEra moderator Slayven, the ad-supported plan could cost $12.99 per month, while the ad-free plan could cost $19.99 instead of Ultimate’s current price of $22.99. The addition of first-party games to the library on release day could end in February 2027, while cloud gaming support could be removed from the standard plans. Access only to online games in the existing library could cost $14.99, while standalone online multiplayer access could cost $10.99. The family plan could cost an extra $5.99. Xbox Cloud Gaming, which is unavailable in Turkey, may require a $5.99 add-on offering 25 hours of streaming. Microsoft and Xbox have not yet made an official statement.
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