Microsoft Rewards will include Xbox Gift Cards in the October 2025 campaign

Microsoft Rewards confirms changes: in October there will be a campaign with Xbox Gift Cards after the end of the auto-renewal of Game Pass with points.

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Microsoft Rewards is undergoing a significant transformation. Following confirmation that automatic renewal of Xbox Game Pass with points will be eliminated starting September 30th, the company has announced a new initiative: a major gift card promotion with special discounts will take place in October, with Xbox gift cards being the main focus.

The information has appeared on the UK Rewards panel, where a banner is already displayed featuring Xbox gift cards alongside other popular brands like Amazon, Starbucks, and Roblox. Microsoft has not yet detailed which regions the campaign will be available in or what percentage of savings will be applied, so it’s essential to keep an eye on the Redeem section of the Rewards panel over the next few weeks.

What’s changing in Microsoft Rewards for Xbox users

This promotion announcement comes just after it was confirmed that automatic renewal of Game Pass with Rewards points will be disabled on September 30th. This affects Game Pass Core, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Ultimate, regardless of each account’s level.

From now on, the alternative method will be to redeem Xbox Store gift cards with Rewards points and use that balance to manually extend the subscription. This is a significant change in how the program is used, as it requires players to directly manage their subscription instead of relying on automatic renewal.

In any case, this new October promotion could be a great opportunity to save points and get more value out of your Rewards balance. If you were planning to spend your points soon, it might be worth waiting a few weeks to take advantage of these discounts.