Xbox Game Pass could be heading toward one of its biggest subscription shakeups yet, as Microsoft is reportedly exploring a new “pick your own plan” style system that would let players build a more personalized version of Game Pass. The idea, according to recent reports, is simple: instead of paying for a fixed tier full of features they may not use, players could choose the parts of Game Pass they actually want and potentially lower their monthly cost in the process.
The report comes at a pretty important time for Xbox. Microsoft recently lowered the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $29.99 to $22.99 per month and PC Game Pass from $16.49 to $13.99 per month. At the same time, the company confirmed that future Call of Duty releases will no longer launch day one on Game Pass and will instead arrive around a year after release.
Xbox Game Pass Could Become More Customizable
The rumored feature would allow players to shape their own Game Pass subscription by selecting specific services, content packages, or perks. That could mean keeping access to a core game library while removing features like Xbox Cloud Gaming, Fortnite Crew, or other extras that some players do not use.
This could make Game Pass feel less like a one-size-fits-all subscription and more like a flexible bundle. Someone who only plays on PC might not want console-focused perks. Someone who does not use cloud gaming might prefer a cheaper plan without it. Someone who does not play Fortnite may not care about Fortnite Crew being included in Ultimate. A customizable plan could let those players stop paying for extras that do not matter to them.
Xbox May Be Looking at Flexible Game Pass Plans
The timing makes sense. Game Pass Ultimate has grown into a massive bundle over the years, but that has also made it more expensive. Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma has reportedly acknowledged internally that Game Pass had become too expensive for players, and recent reporting says her long-term goal is to evolve Game Pass into a more flexible system.
That lines up with Microsoft’s latest moves. Dropping Call of Duty from day one Game Pass removes one of the most expensive selling points from the service. Lowering the price afterward suggests Xbox may be trying to rebuild Game Pass around value, choice, and different player needs rather than forcing everyone into the same premium package.
Discord Could Be Part of Xbox’s Bigger Game Pass Plan
The customizable Game Pass report also arrives alongside a new Xbox and Discord tease. Asha Sharma said Microsoft is teaming up with Discord again as Xbox works to make Game Pass more flexible, adding that some players may start seeing code “in the wild” before more details are shared.
The new partnership is likely connected to Game Pass perks, possibly involving Discord Nitro Basic or select Nitro features. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate already offers a temporary Discord Nitro perk, so a deeper integration would not be surprising.
If Microsoft is really moving toward a build your own Game Pass model, Discord could be one of the optional add-ons players choose. That would fit the larger direction Xbox seems to be exploring, where Game Pass becomes less of a fixed subscription and more of a gaming bundle that players can adjust.
Nothing has been officially confirmed yet, so the exact structure of this reported feature is still unclear. However, reports suggest the idea could involve letting users remove unused features to reduce the monthly price or add extra services if they want more value from the bundle.
For example, players might choose whether they want cloud gaming, day one first-party releases, third-party perks, Fortnite Crew, Discord benefits, or other future partner services. There has also been speculation around Microsoft exploring broader third-party bundles, including possible subscription partnerships beyond gaming, although those details remain unconfirmed.
The biggest appeal here is control. Instead of paying for a bloated tier, players could build a plan around how they actually play.
A Cheaper Game Pass Could Be a Win for Players
If Microsoft can pull this off cleanly, a customizable Game Pass subscription could be a smart move. A lot of players like the Game Pass library, but do not use every perk bundled into Ultimate. Giving those users a cheaper path could make the service more attractive again, especially after years of price hikes and debate over whether Game Pass still offers the same value it once did.
The danger is that too many options could make the service confusing. Game Pass already has multiple tiers, and adding custom packages could create a messy pricing structure if Microsoft does not explain it clearly. The best version of this system would be simple: pick the features you want, remove the ones you do not, and see the price change instantly.
Xbox Has Not Officially Announced the Feature Yet
As of writing, this remains a report rather than a confirmed Game Pass update. Microsoft has not officially announced a build your own Game Pass subscription, and reports note that the plan could still change or never launch publicly.
Still, the direction is becoming hard to ignore. Xbox just cut Game Pass prices, removed new Call of Duty games from day one access, teased a new Discord partnership, and is reportedly looking at more flexible subscription models. All of those points to a Game Pass strategy that is being rebuilt around choice.
