Summary
Xboxhas announced big changes coming to the Microsoft Rewards program that include a simplified experience, adjustments to how members earn points, and more.Xbox’s redesigned program, now called Rewards with Xbox, is beginning to roll out now.
Xbox confirmed that theold Microsoft Rewards appon consoles will shut down on April 15, making the newer Xbox Rewards Hub the primary destination. Here, Microsoft combines all of its rewards experiences into one app where users can set goals, earn points, and redeem them in a streamlined manner. On April 15, the Microsoft Rewards app’s Weekly Sets and Weekly Streaks will be replaced with the Xbox Rewards Hub’s new Weekly Bonus, which rewards users for playing a game of their choice multiple times per week. A message at the top of the new Rewards with Xbox website reads, “Get rewards for the games you love to play,” which seems to be the emphasis of the revamped program.
Xbox Revamps Its Rewards Program
In a statement given toPure Xbox, Microsoft said that many “experiments” would be tested over the coming months that aim to improve the Rewards program further, including new ways to earn and redeem points. For now, users can continue to earn points by playing games on Xbox or the Xbox app for PC, making purchases through the Microsoft Store, completing the program’s Daily Set, and more. Microsoft also admitted that members might not receive as many Rewards points initially, but future improvements should help balance this out.
Xbox Series X
Microsoft’s ninth-generation console, the Xbox Series X is a powerful machine that can support 4K resolution and 60 fps, depending on the game. Released alongside the Xbox Series S, the Series X has a Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU, a Custom RDNA 2 GPU, and 16 GB of RAM.
