Nvidia is set to tighten usage limits on its GeForce Now cloud gaming service starting January 1, 2026. From that date, almost all users will be restricted to a maximum of 100 hours of gameplay per month.
Until now, this cap mainly affected new users. Existing subscribers were allowed to continue without any time limit. That exemption will end at the start of next year. After that, only users with the old Founders Edition subscription will continue to enjoy unlimited playtime.
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GeForce Now lets users stream and play games they already own on Nvidia’s servers. The games run in the cloud, while the video and audio are streamed back to the player’s device. The service works across multiple devices and is offered in free and paid tiers, with differences in graphics quality, session length, and performance.
Nvidia introduced the 100-hour monthly cap in November 2024, but kept existing users outside its scope. With that grace period now over, most subscribers will need to either stay within the limit or pay extra to continue playing.
Users who cross the 100-hour mark will be charged based on their subscription tier. Performance tier users will need to pay $2.99 for every additional 15 hours. Ultimate tier users will be charged $5.99 for the same extra time. Founders Edition users remain the only group fully unaffected by these changes.
For many players, a 100-hour monthly limit may not feel restrictive. It works out to a little over three hours of gaming every day. If users skip a few days in a month, daily playtime can stretch even higher without crossing the limit. For most casual and regular gamers, this should be enough. However, heavy users may see their monthly costs rise quickly. Community calculations show that someone gaming around six hours a day could end up paying close to $28 a month on the Performance tier. On the Ultimate tier, the cost could climb to nearly $56 a month once extra hours are added.
Despite the higher costs for power users, some still see value in the service. Long-term spending on GeForce Now can remain lower than buying a high-end gaming PC, especially for users who only care about gaming performance.
