Microsoft Eyes New Xbox Game Pass Tiers Amid FTC Scrutiny

Potential new tiers include cloud-only and ad-supported options, while Microsoft defends recent price hikes against FTC's claims of consumer harm.

Microsoft is considering new Xbox Game Pass tiers, including cloud-only and ad-supported options.
A potential Friends and Family plan could return after limited testing in select regions.
The FTC criticized Microsoft's recent price hikes and changes to Game Pass, calling the new Standard tier a 'degraded' product.
Microsoft argues the new tier offers better value by including multiplayer functionality.
The company assures that popular titles like Call of Duty will remain accessible across platforms.