Microsoft will add a cloud-based Xbox Game Pass option

Microsoft has started making new moves in the past few weeks with Xbox Game Pass. The FTC has appealed Microsoft's Game Pass price increase and is concerned about the company's previous promises. However, amid all this, it seems like the software giant is testing things out internally to bring more options to Xbox Game Pass users. Microsoft is currently looking to add more Game Pass tiers.

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As reported by Windows Central, Microsoft appears to be introducing multiple new Xbox Game Pass tiers with different features. Currently, there are only four Xbox Game Pass options offered to consumers: Standard Game Pass, Game Pass Core, Game Pass Ultimate, and PC Game Pass. However, if Microsoft follows through with its plans, two more Xbox Game Pass subscriptions could be added to the list.

Microsoft will launch a Game Pass tier that will only allow users to stream cloud titles. So, users will be able to play Game Pass games via the cloud if they have a compatible system. Windows Central sources also confirmed that the price will be relatively cheap and that subscribers will be able to purchase games and stream them later.

The above option makes a lot of sense because Xbox Game Pass recently launched on Amazon Fire Stick, allowing users to play Xbox Games through the cloud. So, releasing a cloud-only service for players on these platforms will help increase user base.

In addition to the cloud-based option, Microsoft plans to bring back Xbox Game Pass Family and Friends in some form. Microsoft previously launched both of these Game Pass options. So seeing them return in some form in the future seems interesting.

In general, having many choices is always a good thing. Now, we have to wait and see how these plans come to fruition. Are you looking forward to any of these Xbox Game Pass tiers? Share your opinions in the comments section below!

Lesley Montoya

Update 26 July 2024