Xbox boss says Game Pass has 'become too expensive' in leaked memo

Microsoft’s new gaming chief Asha Sharma told Xbox staff in a leaked internal memo that Xbox Game Pass has "become too expensive" and needs a "better value equation." The Verge published the leak after receiving the internal memo and highlighted Sharma’s call to address value and pricing. Sharma instructed teams to pursue a better value equation, signaling Microsoft will reassess Game Pass pricing, tier structure, and included features in the coming months.