Summary
Microsoft Rewardsis reducing the number of points some users can earn through the reward system’s weekly console bonus on Xbox. WhileXboxusers have enjoyed Microsoft Rewards offering a way to earn free games or memberships, this change is unlikely to go over well with fans.
The Microsoft Rewards program has been around for a long time now, though it wasn’t always directly connected to Xbox. In recent years, Microsoft added ways for Xbox players to earn points by playing games and completing select tasks in titles. Since it costs nothing to join Microsoft Rewards, it was a way to make the gaming habit a little more affordable for fans.
Microsoft Rewards Changes Continue
Sadly, this comes at a time when the economy is in a rough spot and some gamers can use an extra discount to keep doing what they love. However, this could also be part of the reason for the change. While Microsoft’s latest financial report revealed that its overall revenue and net income had risen, its net profit margin dropped by nearly 5%. The company has notably also been axing positions at some of the gaming companies it recently acquired, joining the overall trend ofmass layoffs in the gaming industry.
For now, the wisest thing Xbox fans outside of the UK can do is to rack up as many points as possible per month. These changes or others, like priorincreases to Microsoft Rewards' gift card point costs, could potentially come to the service in the future, so having a stockpile of points or redeeming as many as possible now may help to take some of the sting out of any further adjustments.
Microsoft Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X boasts the fastest CPU and GPU configuration currently available for a current-generation console while offering 1TB of fast SSD storage for users out of the box.It comes with an Xbox Series S|X controller, a power cord, and documentation along with a trial for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in the box.
