Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has revealed that Microsoft's gaming division plans to introduce more flexible Xbox Game Pass offerings to better accommodate different types of players. Sharma previously made headlines in April 2026 when she lowered Xbox Game Pass subscription prices, a move that was generally well received by gamers. However, the price reduction came with a notable tradeoff, as Call of Duty titles will no longer be included as day-one releases on the service.
Xbox Game Pass currently offers four subscription options: Ultimate, Premium, Essential, and a PC-exclusive tier. Essential is the most affordable plan at $9.99 per month, while Ultimate is the most expensive at $22.99 per month. Recently, multiple rumors have suggested that additional plans and subscription tiers could be added to the lineup. And Sharma's latest comments may lend further credibility to those reports.
Xbox Game Pass apparently has a lot less subscribers than it used to, thanks to a major price increase that happened back in 2025.
"We'll be doing more this summer to create more flexible offerings that meet the needs of all types of players," Asha Sharma said in a recent interview with YouTube channel Fortune Conversations. The new Xbox CEO...
