<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Spotify's long-awaited HiFi lossless audio tier is showing signs of nearing release, hinted by new asset file leaks.The upcoming tier is expected to offer music in 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC files, potentially consuming up to 1 GB of data per hour.It's speculated that this feature might be part of a 'Music Pro' tier, costing an additional $5.99 monthly on top of the current subscription.The HiFi tier was initially announced in February 2021, but has yet to be launched, despite ongoing leaks and indications in the past.Spotify's CEO hinted at offering 'better sound quality' through a Spotify Super Premium plan, reaffirming the existence of the HiFi tier.Newly leaked asset files suggest that Spotify's HiFi lossless tier is still in development and could be nearing its release.Reverse engineer Chris Messina found strings within Spotify indicating the upcoming Lossless tier's imminent launch.