Just weeks after Microsoft’s major Xbox Game Pass shakeup, a new report claims the company is mulling over a variety of additional subscription tiers in a bid to expand the service’s reach, including a tier offering access to the Game Pass catalogue exclusively via cloud gaming.
That’s according Windows Central’s Jez Corden who, in a lengthy article discussing Game Pass’ future, claims to have heard from sources that Microsoft’s is “working towards” a cloud-only version that would be “cheaper and more approachable” than Game Pass Ultimate.
The aim is said to be two-fold, with Microsoft hoping the tier will appeal to those put off by the upfront costs of a console, as well as to existing owners of competing consoles who don’t want to buy an Xbox but might find the Game Pass catalogue appealing. It’s reportedly also intending to monetise the cloud-only service further by offering digital ownership of individual games in its catalogue, should a user wish to buy something outright.
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