Recently, reports emerged about a major overhaul of Xbox Game Pass, which allegedly would lead to price increases, the introduction of advertising, and the discontinuation of Xbox Game Studios games releasing on the subscription from day one. The rumor spread widely, after which Microsoft decided to comment on the situation.
A company representative told Forbes and GameSpot that Microsoft currently has no plans to change the current format of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
We are constantly testing different offers within Game Pass and checking what works best for players in different markets. Today, we have nothing to announce regarding changes or plans that have received final approval. There are no changes regarding previously announced games that are released on Game Pass Ultimate on day one.