Summary
Microsoft Rewards members who rely on the “auto redeem” feature to maintain theirXbox Game Passsubscriptions for free may soon face a significant change. Official communication sent to some users suggests that a price increase forXbox Game Passredemptions on Microsoft Rewards is on the way and could be implemented in the coming months.
For years,Microsoft Rewards has been a valuable toolfor Xbox and PC players by allowing them to accumulate points through searches, quizzes, and other activities, which could then be exchanged for Game Pass subscriptions. The auto redeem feature provided an easy way for dedicated users to keep their subscriptions active without spending real money. Up until now, one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass required 12,000 points and 7,750 points, respectively. However, users may soon have to pay significantly more than this.
PureXbox recently shed lighton an email going out to some Microsoft Rewards members in the UK, which says that aprice hike for Xbox Game Passredemptions will go into effect aroundApril 20, 2025. This is further legitimized by the two new Game Pass redemption options in the current “redeem” section of the UK Microsoft Rewards portal. Both options display a substantial increase in the number of points required for the service, withXbox Game Pass Ultimate now requiring 17,000 points(41.6 percent hike) andPC Game Pass jumping to 10,500 points(35.4 percent hike).
Increased Xbox Game Pass Point Requirements for Microsoft Rewards UK Users
Earning 17,000 points per month might not be realistically achievable for many users under the current Microsoft Rewards structure, and so many have raised concerns about whether Microsoft will adjust its earnings system or if users will be forced to spend real money to maintain their subscriptions. The company has yet to comment on the situation, but it’s not the first timeMicrosoft Rewards' prices have been abruptly increased.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the highest tier of Microsoft’s flagship game subscription service that offers over 100 game titles that you can play with a single purchase, making it one of the most outstanding value propositions of the Xbox ecosystem to date.
