Xbox Denies $19.99 Game Pass Rumors for 2027 as Day-One Ultimate Releases Stay Intact
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Updated · Windows Central · Sep 16
Xbox Denies $19.99 Game Pass Rumors for 2027 as Day-One Ultimate Releases Stay Intact
3 articles · Updated · Windows Central · Sep 16
Summary
Xbox said it has no finalized 2027 Game Pass overhaul to announce, pushing back on viral claims of ad tiers, cloud-streaming add-ons and an end to day-one releases.
A company spokesperson told Forbes there are "no changes to previously announced games coming to Game Pass Ultimate on day one," while adding Microsoft regularly tests different offerings in different markets.
The denied rumor set included a $12.99 ad-supported plan, a $19.99 monthly or $239.99 annual ad-free tier, a $5.99 family add-on and cloud streaming priced at $5.99 for 25 hours.
The speculation gained traction after ResetEra posts on Sept. 15, but the latest report says the list does not reflect current Microsoft plans even as broader Game Pass changes remain under consideration.