Key Information
- Paid GeForce Now subscriptions now feature a monthly playtime limit of 100 hours, with up to 15 unused hours rolling over to the following month.
- Although the base prices for Performance and Ultimate memberships remain unchanged, the effective costs have increased for more frequent gamers.
- Once the 100-hour limit is reached, paid members can purchase an additional 15-hour block for $2.99 for the Performance tier and $5.99 for the Ultimate tier.
NVIDIA has introduced a 100-hour monthly playtime cap for all paid GeForce NOW cloud plans, set to take effect on January 1, 2026. This change will affect all membership tiers, including Performance ($9.99/month) and Ultimate ($19.99/month).
This update was originally revealed in 2024, initially applying only to new users, but will now apply to all subscribers.
If you’re not keen on spending extra, you’ll have to wait for the reset of the 100-hour limit the following month.
The cap also allows for a rollover of up to 15 unused hours into the next month. Therefore, if you tend to play intensively at times, your overall playtime allowance will effectively increase.
Membership Tiers, Pricing, and Cap Details
All paid tiers share the same 100-hour cap, yet they vary in terms of performance, resolution, and session duration.
| Plan | Average Monthly Price (US) | Resolution / FPS (max) | Session Limit per Launch | Monthly Cap & Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Around 1080p / 60 | ~1 hour | No cap; limited free usage |
| Performance | ~$9.99 | Up to 1440p / 60 | ~6 hours | 100 hours/month, up to 15 hours rollover |
| Ultimate | ~$19.99 | Up to 4K / 120 or 1080p / 240 | ~8 hours | 100 hours/month, up to 15 hours rollover |
Once the 100-hour monthly limit is reached, users can opt to purchase an additional block of 15 hours. Here’s the pricing for extra hours by membership tier:
- Performance tier users can acquire an additional 15 hours for $2.99.
- Ultimate tier users can purchase an extra 15 hours for $5.99.
A user on Reddit created a comprehensive chart analyzing how many hours gamers can play daily before the value of GeForce Now diminishes.
A limit of 100 hours translates to about 3 hours of gameplay each day. While this may not seem sufficient for avid gamers, those who skip even a few days will find they’ve accumulated considerable playtime. It’s advisable to consider whether NVIDIA remains a viable gaming solution for you in the long run.
