Microsoft issued an official statement in response to rumors that day-one releases could soon disappear from Xbox Game Pass, saying no such decision has been made. While the statement reveals some additional details about how major changes to the service are made, it does not rule out the possibility of Xbox Game Pass losing day-one titles on the recently leaked timeline.
The speculation originated with ResetEra user and moderator Slayven, who on September 15 claimed Microsoft is considering another major Game Pass restructuring for 2027. The rumored plans include $12.99 and $19.99 ad-supported and ad-free options, respectively, removing new day-one releases sometime between February and April, and separating cloud gaming into a separate subscription. The report also suggested the restructuring may see Microsoft split online multiplayer into a separate add-on that’s not part of the entry-level XGP tier like it currently is. Slayven has previously shared accurate information about similar changes, including leaking a big part of Microsoft’s October 2025 Xbox Game Pass tier and pricing overhaul. They attributed their latest leak to the same anonymous source.
Xbox Hasn’t Finalized Any Additional Game Pass Restructurings
“We regularly test different Game Pass offerings and look at what works best for players in different markets,” a Microsoft spokesperson said in a statement to Paul Tassi, adding that the company has no changes to announce and, crucially, “no plans that have been finalized.” The latter point suggests that the rumored restructuring, even if Slayven’s leak is accurate, is not set in stone. The leaker also suggested as much, saying all rumors, including their own, should be taken with a grain of salt.
