Microsoft clarifies what happens with the sale of gift cards in October in Xbox Rewards

The traditional monthly promotion of Xbox Rewards has not disappeared: it will simply arrive later than usual.

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During the first days of October, many users of Xbox Rewards have noticed the absence of the monthly gift card sale, one of the most anticipated promotions by program members. However, Microsoft has come out to clarify the situation through its social media, confirming that the promotion is still on the way and that it has not been canceled, but rather slightly delayed.

The company wanted to reassure players who, in recent days, had shown concern about the lack of news on the Rewards panel. These offers usually go live on the first day of each month, allowing you to redeem Microsoft Rewards points for Xbox gift cards with a special discount for a limited time.

The promotion will arrive later, but normally

Although no specific date has been specified, Microsoft has made it clear that the October sale will appear in the coming days, inviting users to frequently check their Rewards panel. As usual, the offer will allow you to save points on the purchase of digital cards for the Xbox Store, which is very useful for those planning to renew subscriptions or purchase games with accumulated balance.

We’ve seen your questions about the October gift card sale. It’s still on the way this month, just not on the 1st. Thanks for your patience, and keep an eye on your Rewards dashboard for when it drops.

For now, all that’s left is to wait for the official announcement within the Rewards panel, where the promotion will be activated as soon as it’s available. If you’re still accumulating points or have a pending balance, don’t spend it yet, because the October offer is about to appear.

We’ve seen your questions about the October gift card sale. It’s still on the way this month, just not on the 1st. Thanks for your patience, and keep an eye on your Rewards dashboard for when it drops.

— Microsoft Rewards Support (@RewardsSupport) October 6, 2025