Xbox Adds Monthly Hour Limits to Cloud Gaming

Xbox announced changes to how cloud gaming is included with Game Pass. The company stated it is investing in reliability and performance. Beginning in November subscribers on different tiers receive different monthly hour allowances. Additional hours can be purchased through the Xbox Store once limits are reached. Official posts note the change affects a small share of users who rely on the feature. Multiple outlets reported the update alongside the Xbox Wire post. The announcement drew comments from accounts tracking Xbox services and from gaming sites covering the shift.