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Technology · Software & cloud · published 2026-09-05 · via Tom's Hardware

Microsoft introduces hourly caps on cloud gaming for Game Pass tiers

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Starting in November, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will face monthly playtime limits on cloud streaming, with Essential, Premium, and Ultimate capped at 5, 10, and 15 hours respectively. Users who exceed these limits can purchase additional playtime from the Xbox Store, though pricing for extra hours has not been disclosed. Local downloads and installed games remain unaffected by the new restrictions.

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