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Xbox Game Pass may shift to customizable subscription tiers

Microsoft is reportedly planning a significant overhaul of its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, moving away from fixed tiers to a more flexible, à la carte model. This new approach would allow subscribers to select specific features and add-ons, such as online multiplayer, game streaming, or bundled subscriptions like EA Play, to customize their plan and potentially lower the cost. The reported changes come as Xbox, under CEO Asha Sharma, navigates a period of strategic adjustments aimed at improving the business's financial viability. AI

IMPACT Potential shift in subscription models could influence how other digital services bundle and price their offerings.

RANK_REASON This is a report on a potential change to a subscription service, not a new product launch or core AI development.

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Xbox Game Pass may shift to customizable subscription tiers

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell) ·

    Xbox Game Pass could let you pick which features you pay for

    Microsoft is reportedly planning to let subscribers build their own Game Pass bundle rather than pay for set tiers.