Amazon Luna Ends Third-Party Purchases, Subscriptions
Amazon announced significant updates to its Luna cloud gaming service on April 10, 2026, eliminating third-party game purchases and subscriptions while shifting focus to its own subscription tiers accessible via Amazon Prime.
The changes, effective immediately, remove support for individual game buys from stores such as Ubisoft, EA, and GOG, as well as subscriptions including Ubisoft+, Jackbox Games, and EA Play. Luna's Bring Your Own Library feature, which allowed users to stream games purchased elsewhere, will also end. Players who have already acquired games through these channels can continue streaming them on Luna until June 10, 2026. After that date, access will cease, requiring users to play via the original platforms or devices. Subscriptions billed through Luna will cancel at the end of the current cycle, with no refunds offered for prior purchases.
Amazon stated the adjustments stem from user feedback emphasizing simpler access to games and social features. "At Amazon, we're always looking for ways to better serve our players," the company said in an official announcement. "Your feedback has been clear: you want easy access to great games, more social experiences, and...