Amazon Luna: important changes to the streaming service

Amazon has recently announced major changes to its cloud gaming service Luna, which will no longer allow the purchase of individual games or access to third-party subscriptions as of 10 April 2026. The decision follows user feedback calling for a more streamlined approach to game access.

Changes in functionality

With the new changes, users will no longer be able to buy individual games through the Luna service from 10 April. This also ends the ability to stream games from third-party providers such as EA, Ubisoft and GOG via Luna. Previously, players could link their Luna accounts to various subscriptions and game stores, but that functionality is being discontinued immediately.

Amazon has stated that games purchased before 10 April will remain available until 10 June 2026. After that date, all previously bought titles will be removed from players’ libraries. In addition, the 'Bring Your Own Library' feature has been discontinued, meaning those games will no longer be playable through Luna.

Subscription structure

Amazon Luna currently offers two subscription tiers: Standard and Premium. The Standard tier is included with an Amazon Prime subscription at no extra cost, while the Premium tier costs $9.99 per month separately. This change in purchasing policy underlines Amazon’s intention to focus on the content available to Prime members and the benefits they receive through their subscriptions.

Impact on existing customers

Customers who use Luna should keep a few important points in mind:

• A-la-carte purchases are no longer possible, and previous purchases are final, with no refunds available.
• Third-party subscriptions such as Ubisoft+ will no longer be offered through Luna, and active subscriptions will be cancelled at the end of the current billing period.
• Players can still access games through their linked external accounts, but no longer from Luna itself.

Amazon advises everyone to download their save data for games before access ends on 10 June 2026. Please note that this data cannot be guaranteed to be compatible with other gaming platforms.

The changes Amazon Luna is making point to a broader strategy to improve the gaming experience for Prime members and shift the focus to the way games are delivered directly through the Amazon Prime subscription. Despite these changes, Luna remains operational and will continue evolving toward more social experiences and access to new content. However, it remains unclear how these adjustments will affect current and future users of the service.