Microsoft has been conducting trials of its ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming service for several months, leading up to potential testing of the free streaming option with Xbox Insiders. The company recently updated its Xbox app with loading screens indicating ‘1 hour of ad-supported playtime per session.’ This aligns with internal tests where users can enjoy one-hour sessions, totaling up to five hours of free play each month.
Insiders revealed that the upcoming ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming will feature about two minutes of preroll ads before streaming games for free. This version will allow players to stream owned titles and sample eligible Free Play Days games over weekends. Additionally, users can access Xbox Retro Classics games with preroll ads.
Microsoft is preparing for an official announcement and public testing of the ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming service in the near future.
Source: The Verge