It looks like Microsoft could be preparing some changes to Xbox Game Pass, and they may focus on making the service more affordable. Recent rumors suggest the company is testing a new tier with only first-party games, following comments from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma about the current service being too expensive for players.
According to leaks and backend data shared by Better xCloud on X (formerly Twitter), this new tier, reportedly codenamed “Triton,” would include only first-party Xbox games from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and Activision Blizzard. The goal seems to be offering a cheaper version of Game Pass by limiting the catalog to Microsoft-owned games.
One of the key points concerns Xbox Cloud Gaming, which could be subject to a monthly usage limit. It is reported that there would be a “monthly time allowance,” meaning users could stream games only for a set number of hours. Once that limit is reached, access would be suspended until the following month.
It is also possible that Microsoft may allow paid extensions, giving users the option to buy extra playtime after reaching the limit. Meanwhile, another rumored tier called “Duet” is expected to combine Xbox Game Pass with Netflix, although similar limits for both gaming and streaming may apply.
For now, nothing has been officially confirmed by Microsoft, so this should be taken with a pinch of salt. If these rumors turn out to be true, Xbox Game Pass could soon offer more flexible plans, with lower prices but also more restrictions depending on the tier. As more information becomes available, we’ll be sure to let you know here at GameObserver.
In related news, Microsoft may stop launching Call of Duty games on day one for Xbox Game Pass, starting with the upcoming 2026 release, as it is reportedly negatively impacting the franchise’s traditional sales revenue.
