Xbox Cloud Gaming reportedly set for ad-supported tier this year

Windows Central reports Microsoft is exploring an ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier expected this year; a test message mentioning '1 hour of ad supported play time per session' appeared but is thought to be an error, with ads allegedly shown to players who buy games digitally but don’t have Game Pass. The move could broaden access and support Azure data centers, potentially expanding to regions like India, but there’s no official confirmation yet.