A free, ad-supported tier is set to launch on Xbox Cloud Gaming later this year

There have been rumors about Microsoft working on a free, ad-supported tier for its Xbox Cloud Gaming service, and now we have solid proof coming straight from Microsoft.

Some users report that they’ve spotted a new message saying « 1 hour of ad-supported playtime per session, » although there’s no such tier just yet. It’s a clear sign that the company is preparing a free tier, confirming earlier rumors.

According to people familiar with the matter, Microsoft is planning to launch the ad-supported tier by the end of this year, and it won’t be the first company to do it. Nvidia’s…