New Xbox Boss Reportedly Considering Game Pass Tier That Only Includes First-Party Microsoft Games

The new boss of Xbox is reportedly considering a Game Pass tier that would only include first-party Microsoft games. The Verge's Tom Warren said Asha Sharma, who replaced Phil Spencer as boss of Xbox earlier this year, is looking at potentially adding the new Game Pass tier as part of a shakeup that would evolve the subscription service “into a more flexible system," having told staff that "Game Pass has become too expensive for players." Microsoft has a vast network of first-party studios, which includes all Activision Blizzard and Bethesda developers. Such a Game Pass tier, were it to come into effect, would presumably be a cheaper option and include the likes of Call of Duty, Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, Diablo, Halo, Forza, Gears of War and all the many other first-party games Microsoft has under its belt. Upcoming first-party Microsoft games include Forza Horizon 6, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, and the next mainline Call of Duty, rumored to be Modern Warfare 4. Microsoft appears to be reassessing all parts of Xbox now that Sharma’s in charge. It is reportedly considering pulling this year’s Call of Duty game out of Xbox Game Pass as a day-one release, wit