Microsoft Game Ads Patents
Microsoft's pursuit of patenting in-game advertising systems that insert ads during gameplay and reward users with ad-free time through ad-watching.
September 2026
Microsoft Patents "Ad-Credit" System for In-Game Ads
Microsoft patented a system referred to as "Ad-Credit." This technology is designed to facilitate the serving of in-game advertisements on PC and consoles during pause windows.
Source ↗Microsoft Patents System for Ad Injection During Game Downtimes
Microsoft patented a system designed to freeze games and inject advertisements during periods of downtime. This mechanism allows users to earn ad-free playtime credits by watching commercials.
Source ↗Microsoft Files Patent for Adaptive In-Game Ad System
Microsoft filed a patent for a machine learning system. This system is designed to train itself using user playtime data to determine optimal timing for in-game advertisements.
Source ↗Microsoft Patents Technique for Inserting Ads Into Videogames
Microsoft secured a patent covering a technique for inserting advertisements into video games while the user is actively playing. This patent was the subject of discussion within the technology community.
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