Microsoft Rewards changes: goodbye to auto-renewal of Xbox Game Pass with points starting tomorrow

From tomorrow, the automatic extension with points will be deactivated; it will be necessary to redeem Gift Cards and renew manually.

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As we previously mentioned, starting tomorrow, October 1st, the automatic renewal of Xbox Game Pass with Microsoft Rewards points will be discontinued. This change affects Game Pass Core, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Ultimate, regardless of the account level. Those who used points to keep their subscription active will need to change their method.

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The alternative is to redeem Xbox Store gift cards with your Rewards points and use the balance to manually renew your subscription when it’s close to expiring. Although it’s an extra step compared to the previous system, points are still valid for paying for Xbox Game Pass.

What’s changing in Microsoft Rewards and how does it affect you?

• End of automatic renewal with points: starting October 1st, Game Pass will no longer be automatically extended.

• Alternative method: redeem Xbox Store gift cards with your points and use them to manually renew.

• Practical effect: you’ll need to keep an eye on the expiration date and make the exchange manually.

Changes to Microsoft Rewards for Game Pass

Quick recommendations

• Check your current plan and note the expiration date.

• Redeem points for balance in advance (5, 10, or 25 €).

• Manually renew a few days before it expires to avoid losing service.

For now, Microsoft hasn’t announced any additional adjustments to the program, but it’s essential to be aware of this change to avoid surprises during your next Game Pass renewal.