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Gaming Division Reset

MICROSOFT CORP · 2026-09-18 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42

Microsoft will impose monthly Xbox Cloud Gaming limits for Game Pass subscribers beginning in November 2026, ending unlimited streaming access. Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential subscribers will receive 15, 10, and 5 hours per month, respectively, with additional hours available for purchase. The change affects approximately 4% of heavy users and is intended to align subscription revenue with cloud-computing costs and improve gaming profitability. The policy could increase churn among heavy streamers toward competing services such as Nvidia GeForce Now.

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