Xbox has responded to recent rumors surrounding the future of Game Pass, after reports suggested that Microsoft could make changes to the way first-party games are offered through the subscription service.
The speculation raised questions about whether Xbox could eventually move away from releasing its first-party titles on Game Pass on day one. However, the company has now addressed the rumors and clarified that no such change has been finalized.
In a statement, Xbox said it continues to evaluate its Game Pass offerings across different markets, while emphasizing that there are currently no new changes to announce.
“We regularly test different Game Pass offerings and look at what works best for players in different markets. We don’t have any changes to announce today or plans that have been finalized,” the statement read.
“There are no changes to previously announced games coming to Game Pass Ultimate on day one.”
This means that previously announced games confirmed for day-one availability on Game Pass Ultimate will continue to launch on the service as planned. Xbox has not announced any changes to the existing lineup.
The rumors come as Microsoft continues to adjust the structure of Game Pass, with different subscription tiers offering different benefits and access to games. The company has also continued to evaluate how the service operates across different regions.
For now, Xbox’s latest statement makes it clear that previously announced day-one Game Pass Ultimate releases are not being changed. While Microsoft says it regularly tests different offerings, there are currently no finalized plans to remove day-one releases from the service.
