Since Xbox's new CEO, Asha Sharma, took over, the company has made changes to its strategy, including Xbox Game Pass. A recent rumor on ResetEra claims more changes are planned for 2027.

The rumor says day-one releases will be removed between February and April 2027, and Game Pass will cost $3 less at $19.99 monthly. It will also split into a $12.99 ad-supported tier and an ad-free tier. This isn't the first time an ad-supported tier has been mentioned.

Xbox Cloud Streaming will be removed from Game Pass and cost an extra $5.99 for 25 hours monthly. A tier with only the Game Pass library and online multiplayer will be $14.99. The original poster advises skepticism, but leaker Nate The Hate2 notes the source has previously been accurate about Xbox Game Pass hardware leaks. This aligns with Xbox facing pressure from Microsoft to increase profits after layoffs of 3,200 jobs.