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Xbox Just Announced a Restriction on a Major Game Pass Subscriber Perk

Xbox is preparing to limit the number of Cloud gaming hours included in the Game Pass subscription perks beginning on November.

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Xbox just announced a huge change to how cloud streaming works for Xbox Game Pass subscribers that could limit the amount of time players are able to use the feature.

Xbox Cloud Gaming Time Limits Coming in November

Xbox Game Pass subscribers who have gotten used to the perks of cloud gaming may need to readjust their expectations and free up some internal storage space before November 2026 arrives.

In a new blog post, Xbox announced that beginning in November, the company is changing how cloud gaming is included with Xbox Game Pass.

Game Pass plans will include a set number of cloud gaming hours each month:

Game Pass Ultimate: 15 hours

Game Pass Premium: 10........

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