Upcoming Changes to XBOX Cloud Gaming

Beginning in November, we’re altering how cloud gaming is included with XBOX Game Pass.

Game Pass plans will embrace a set variety of cloud gaming hours every month:

• Game Pass Ultimate: 15 hours
• Game Pass Premium: 10 hours
• Game Pass Essential: 5 hours

Today, eligible Game Pass subscribers can stream with out these month-to-month hour limits. We acknowledge that introducing limits is a significant change, notably for gamers who usually spend extra time gaming by means of the cloud. We count on this upcoming change to affect 4% of Game Pass subscribers.

Once subscribers use their included hours, they’ll have the ability to buy further cloud playtime by means of the XBOX Store. Available hours, buying choices, and cloud gaming options could differ by market. We’ll share pricing and additional particulars earlier than the adjustments take impact.

Cloud Gaming Without a Game Pass Subscription

Also starting in November, gamers could have a brand new approach to make use of XBOX cloud gaming with out subscribing to Game Pass.

Players will have the ability to buy cloud playtime hours by means of the XBOX Store and stream eligible video games they personal on supported gadgets. This will present another choice for individuals who need occasional entry to cloud gaming or don’t want a recurring Game Pass subscription.

Cloud gaming may also give XBOX One house owners entry to eligible video games constructed for XBOX Series X|S with out requiring a right away {hardware} improve. This characteristic could be notably helpful in markets the place consoles are much less obtainable or reasonably priced. We’ll proceed including cloud assist for extra video games all year long.

Why We’re Making These Changes

We’re introducing this mannequin as a result of the price of offering cloud gaming grows as extra folks use it and play for longer. Moving to month-to-month limits permits us to maintain providing the service whereas persevering with to put money into its reliability and efficiency. We perceive that for some gamers the sensible result’s the next value.

In November, we’ll present extra details about pricing, buying further hours, eligible video games, market availability, and the way gamers can test their remaining time.

We’ll pay attention carefully to participant suggestions earlier than and after the change takes impact and share any changes we make.