By Brendan Lowry
Publication Date: 2026-02-06 20:41:00
Following Microsoft’s major overhaul to Xbox Game Pass last year that saw sizable price increases, multiplatform access for every tier other than PC Game Pass, and the addition of Ubisoft+ Classics and Fortnite Crew benefits, the firm is planning to further revamp its buffet-style gaming subscription service.
The news comes from Tom Warren of The Verge, and the latest edition of his weekly Microsoft column Notepad in particular. He reports that in addition to potentially testing free Xbox Cloud Gaming soon for a possible launch later in 2026, Microsoft is also looking to “expand” Xbox Game Pass, and “is in the early stages of exploring ways” to do so.
