Xbox announced starting in November there will be major changes coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming including a limited number of hours per tier of Xbox Game Pass and the ability to pay per hour of use.
Here is the max number of hours included in each tier of Game Pass:
- Game Pass Ultimate: 15 hours
- Game Pass Premium: 10 hours
- Game Pass Essential: 5 hours
These limited are expected to impact around four percent of Game Pass subscribers. Once subscribers use their included hours they will be able to purchase additional playtime via the Xbox Store.
Players who are not Game Pass subscribers starting in November will also be able to purchase Xbox Cloud Gaming hours without the need to subscribe to Game Pass. Details on pricing will be shared before the changes take effect.
Xbox says these changes are being made because “the cost of providing cloud gaming grows as more people use it and play for longer. Moving to monthly limits allows us to keep offering the service while continuing to invest in its reliability and performance. We understand that for some players the practical result is a higher cost.
“In November, we’ll provide more information about pricing, purchasing additional hours, eligible games, market availability, and how players can check their remaining time.
“We’ll listen closely to player feedback before and after the change takes effect and share any adjustments we make.”
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