Microsoft has taken a hatchet to its Rewards program, removing one of its most desirable items: fans can no longer redeem points for free Xbox Game Pass subscriptions.
The Microsoft Rewards program gives people points for doing actions using Microsoft apps or programs. A more accurate description of it is a way of encouraging people to use Bing, as many of the Rewards involve completing tasks within that search engine.
In the past, one of the best uses for Microsoft Rewards was redeeming Xbox Game Pass subscriptions, usually for a month at a time. That’s stopping, as confirmed by Wario64 on BlueSky, with Microsoft ending the ability to redeem points for Game Pass subs starting October 1, 2025.
What Are The Alternatives For Using MS Points For Game Pass?
There is another way to use Microsoft Reward points for Game Pass, but it’s a much bigger pain. The alternative is to claim Xbox Gift Cards and redeem them for Game Pass subs. However, this takes far longer, as the Xbox Gift Cards cost thousands more points to earn.
Naturally, Microsoft fans are unhappy with the development, as Game Pass subs were a great use of the Reward points. Those...
