Microsoft is planning a free, ad-supported tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud), according to internal reports. Sources confirm that the company has been testing this new option with employees, which will allow users to stream games without a costly Game Pass subscription.
This free service will reportedly feature pre-roll ads lasting around two minutes before a game starts. Early testing suggests playtime will be limited to one hour per session and about five hours total per month, though these details could change before public release. This move aims to make Xbox game streaming more accessible.
- Free Streaming Coming: Microsoft is reportedly close to announcing a free, ad-supported tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud).
- No Game Pass Required: This option will allow users to stream Xbox games without a Game Pass subscription.
- Ad Model: The service will feature pre-roll ads reportedly lasting about two minutes before the game loads.
- Play Limits: Internal testing suggests time limits will apply: one hour per session and a maximum of five hours per month. (These limits are subject to change.)