Microsoft plans to introduce monthly time limits for Xbox Cloud Gaming in November. Each Game Pass tier will have a set number of streaming hours: five for Essential, 10 for Premium, and 15 for Ultimate.
Non-subscribers will be able to purchase streaming hours to play games they own in the cloud. Microsoft says the main reason for the change is the increasing cost of maintaining its streaming infrastructure.
Microsoft estimates the restrictions will affect only around 4% of Game Pass subscribers.



