Xbox Game Pass “TRION” shows up with only first‑party games, sparking questions about whether Microsoft is preparing a major shake‑up to its subscription model

Thanks to @redphx over on X (formerly Twitter), we may have an early look at a possible new Game Pass tier.

Redphx regularly digs into Game Pass updates, sharing new additions, updates to “Stream your own game,” and even behind-the-scenes updates. They does this by checking data from Microsoft’s public-facing backend, which can sometimes reveal changes before they appear to the public.

What is Xbox Game Pass “TRITON” and what does it include?

“Trion” is potentially a new Game Pass program. However, unlike Essential, Premium, and Ultimate, it only includes games from Xbox Studios for now.

According to redphx, this includes:

• DOOM Eternal
• DOOM 64
• Dishonored 2
• Fable Anniversary
• Fallout 4
• Fallout 76
• Gears 5
• Halo 5: Guardians
• Halo Wars 2
• Hellblade
• Ori and the Blind Forest
• Psychonauts
• State of Decay 2
• The Elder Scrolls Online
• Retro Classics

We are recently fresh off the rumors that Asha Sharma is looking at ways to evolve Game Pass. This includes suggestions that Netflix could be bundled in, as well as potential efforts to reduce the cost of the service.

With that in mind, a new tier does not seem out of the question if those rumors are to be believed.

If you like these kinds of updates regarding Xbox Game Pass, be sure to go give @redpx a follow over on X to stay up-to-date with any new codenames or other Game Pass-related details.

Would you be interested in a new Game Pass tier that only includes first party games?

I am not entirely sure how I feel about a new tier like this. Personally, I would prefer options that let me remove things like Fortnite Crew and other additions I do not use from my Game Pass Ultimate subscription.

Paying for features I do not care about can feel frustrating, which leads me to agree with Jen's recent piece on Game Pass, which I highly recommend you give a read and check out.

With that said, let me know your thoughts in the comments, and be sure to take part in the poll below:

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