Big changes are expected for Xbox Game Pass in 2027, according to a recent leak shared by ResetEra user Slayven, who has previously accurately predicted changes to the service. Microsoft has not officially confirmed or denied the reports, but the company has been testing new features and adjusting its strategy in response to customer feedback. Earlier this year, Xbox rolled back some price increases for its Game Pass subscription, although it removed new Call of Duty games from being available on day one. This move came after backlash over price hikes in 2023, which reportedly led to a significant loss of subscribers, according to Xbox’s chief strategy officer. According to the leak, Xbox plans to introduce an ad-supported version of Game Pass starting in 2027, priced at $13 (£10) per month. A premium, ad-free version would cost $19.99 (£15) per month, a $3 reduction from the current price. This would bring the annual cost down to $239.99 (£178). The price cut is reportedly linked to a shift in strategy: Microsoft will stop including new games on day one starting in spring 2027. Additionally, cloud streaming access, which allows players to stream games instead of downloading them, will be removed from the core subscription and sold separately as a $5.99 (£4.50) add-on for 25 hours of access. This follows earlier reductions in streaming access for new subscribers, likely due to high operational costs. The leak also suggests that online multiplayer access could be a separate $10.99 (£8) per month subscription, though it is unclear if this would be included in Game Pass. Microsoft responded to the leak with a statement, saying it regularly tests different Game Pass offerings and that no changes have been finalized. The company also emphasized that previously announced games will still be available on day one, but did not comment on future titles. This response, while not confirming the leaks, does not deny them either, leaving room for the reports to be accurate. Xbox has already experimented with ad-supported streaming, where ads play before gameplay but not during it. Insider sources suggest that while Slayven has a track record of accurate leaks, the details should be taken with caution. If true, the removal of day-one games could significantly impact the service, as one of its main attractions has been immediate access to new titles. Xbox’s leadership has acknowledged that the service has not grown as expected, with the subscriber base remaining around 30 million, highlighting the need for changes to remain competitive.