Xbox Caps Cloud Gaming Hours in November, Introduces Pay-As-You-Go Access
Starting in November 2026, Microsoft will impose monthly hour limits on Xbox Cloud Gaming for Game Pass subscribers. Ultimate, Premium, and Essential tiers will receive 15, 10, and 5 hours respectively. Users can purchase additional hours or access the service without a subscription via a new pay-as-you-go model. Microsoft states this change affects 4% of subscribers and aims to manage rising infrastructure costs while maintaining service reliability.
