Xbox Game Pass is marching toward a cliff’s edge. Microsoft’s gaming subscription service has limped along eight years after launch, while the Xbox brand and its lack of new hardware has been castigated by both players and ex-execs alike . The entire format for the subscription—where those paying the most for access to cloud gaming —is going to change. You may end up spending more or less, depending on whether you want all the best features.

Those participating in the Xbox Insiders beta program are now able to play some of Xbox’s cloud games, even if they’re not subscribed to the $20 Ultimate Game Pass tier. In a blog post , the company said players with a “Core” or “Standard” Game Pass sub can access the PC version of titles “included with their subscription” over the cloud. The fe

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