Fortune reported on October 20, 2026, citing people familiar with the strategy, that Xbox was considering a tiered Game Pass redesign with selectable options for cloud gaming, multiplayer and add-ons for console-only games.
What the reported Game Pass choices could include
The proposal would let subscribers choose among different kinds of benefits: streaming games through the cloud, multiplayer, and add-ons for console-only games. The report describes these as possibilities within a tiered plan.
Cloud streaming and installed play
In a Reddit discussion about cloud-hour limits, commenters said streaming a game and playing an installed copy are separate activities. One commenter said a streaming limit would not affect multiplayer in an installed game.
What viewers think about choosing features
Comments under an English-language Plume Gaming video showed mixed reactions to a more customizable subscription. Some viewers welcomed choosing the features they use; others worried that separate options could make Game Pass more complicated or weaken its value. Several objected to charging separately for console multiplayer.
