Microsoft is reportedly working to add a cheaper "cloud-only" and ad-based tier to Xbox Game Pass

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Microsoft is reportedly considering adding more tiers to Xbox Game Pass.

That's according to Windows Central, who reports that the company is planning on introducing additional membership tiers to its subscription service, including an ad-based tier and a cloud-based tier, with the latter aimed at being "cheaper".

This new tier is said to be designed around users who don't want to buy an Xbox console and don't like upfront costs, but could also include the ability to "'double dip' by offering digital ownership of games within the service," - so they can play their games through the cloud and also own them digitally. 

As for the ad-based tier, this is something Microsoft is "currently actively working towards" and could potentially be aimed at those who prefer not pay anything on Xbox Game Pass at all.

This report comes after Microsoft implemented new changes to its Xbox subscription service earlier this month by increasing the prices of its membership tiers across the board. The changes affected the most expensive Ultimate tier, and also introduced a brand-new Standard tier that will replace the Console version. 

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Demi is a freelance games journalist for TechRadar Gaming. She's been a games writer for five years and has written for outlets such as GameSpot, NME, and GamesRadar, covering news, features, and reviews. Outside of writing, she plays a lot of RPGs and talks far too much about Star Wars on X.