Xbox Cloud Gaming will limit players to 15 hours per month before they have to pay more

Microsoft is adjusting its Xbox Cloud Gaming service to impose a monthly usage limit of 15 hours for players before they are required to pay additional fees. According to a recent post from the company, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will now face restrictions on the amount of time they can spend cloud gaming each month, a feature that previously did not exist.

The limits vary depending on the specific Game Pass subscription tier, ranging from 5 to 15 hours monthly. Microsoft has estimated that this change will affect approximately 4% of Game Pass subscribers. Once the monthly limit is reached, users will have the option to purchase additional hours directly through the Xbox Store. The pricing for these extra hours has not been disclosed yet, with further details expected in November when the new policy comes into effect.

Furthermore, individuals who are not currently subscribed to Game Pass will also be able to buy cloud gaming hours individually. Microsoft's decision to implement this change is attributed to the increasing costs associated with providing cloud gaming services as more users engage in longer gaming sessions.