A cloud-only version seems very possible
by Fraser Gilbert Mon, 5:05pm
It’s already been confirmed that Microsoft will be introducing a new Xbox Game Pass “Standard” tier into the mix very soon, and apparently there have been considerations for various other tiers of Game Pass as well.
As reported by Windows Central, the big one that Microsoft seems keen on is a “Cloud” variant of Game Pass where players don’t have to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in order to get Cloud Gaming access. This would make sense for the likes of mobile and Amazon Fire TV stick users who currently have to fork out for the highest-priced tier.
“I’ve heard that Microsoft is working towards a cloud-only version of its subscription that would be cheaper and more approachable to buy than Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.”
Beyond this, Microsoft has apparently been “exploring the potential” of an ad-based Xbox Game Pass tier, although it’s not currently in the works. The Family & Friends plan that was tested and then surprisingly removed in 2023 apparently “isn’t dead” either – something that was also basically confirmed by Microsoft back in December.
So, it sounds like there’s a lot going on behind the scenes in relation to Xbox Game Pass right now, and we’ll have to see which of these ideas comes to fruition. As things stand though, it’s just the one “Standard” tier being introduced soon.
Would you be interested in a cloud or ad-based Xbox Game Pass tier? Tell us in the comments below.
[source windowscentral.com]
Fraser is the News Editor at Pure Xbox, where he spends his time reporting on the biggest stories in the world of Xbox and beyond.
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