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Microsoft to impose time limits on Xbox cloud gaming subscribers as costs continue to climb

Thursday, September 3, 2026


Microsoft announced it will implement time limits on Xbox cloud gaming for Game Pass subscribers beginning in November. The company did not disclose the specific cap duration or provide a detailed explanation for the change. Microsoft cited rising operational costs as the reason for the adjustment.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/03/microsoft-xbox-game-pass-cloud-limits.html

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