Xbox Game Pass Could Drop Day One Releases in 2027, Rumour Claims

Do you count on Xbox Game Pass to play new first-party games the moment they launch? If so, you might want to keep an eye on this rumour.

A hefty rumour has been swirling around, claiming that Xbox Game Pass could drop new day one releases in early 2027. That's a big deal for anyone who's used to getting Microsoft's biggest games on the service right at launch. It's the kind of rumour that's hard to ignore for an Xbox-focused site, even if it does feel a bit shaky right now.

But let's be real: Microsoft is clearly experimenting with Xbox Game Pass. We've seen this in recent months with price reductions, new membership discounts, and Cloud Gaming time caps. That's a lot of tinkering for a service that's supposedly set in stone. So it's not the longest stretch to think this rumour could eventually have some truth to it.

Of course, a rumour is just a rumour. There's no official confirmation from Microsoft, and the source itself is described as shaky. But the fact that it's even plausible says a lot about where Game Pass might be headed.

For now, all we can do is wait and see. But it's worth asking: if Game Pass did drop day one releases, would you stick around? Would the service still be worth it to you without that killer perk?

We've reached out to Microsoft for comment and will update if we hear anything back. In the meantime, keep your expectations in check and enjoy the games while they're still there.

What do you think? Would you cancel Game Pass if day one releases went away, or would you find another reason to stay? Let us know in the comments.