Xbox clarifies that Rewards points have no annual redemption limit

The October changes do not reduce rewards, but rather increase the cap for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.

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Following the confusion generated among some users due to the latest restructuring of the Xbox Rewards program, Microsoft has clarified that there is no annual limit on the number of points that players can redeem. The change only affects the number of points that can be earned by playing, and not the total redemption allowed.

The doubt arose after the modifications introduced this October, which adjusted the rewards according to the Game Pass level. Many thought that the company had restricted annual points, but Xbox has officially confirmed that the redemption cap remains the same, and that even Game Pass Ultimate players can now earn more points than before.

Xbox Rewards increases rewards for Game Pass Ultimate

According to the company, Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can earn up to 100,000 points per year just by playing, a significant increase from the 58,000 annual points in the previous system. Additionally, this figure can be expanded with additional points obtained through purchases on the Xbox Store, Bing searches, or daily tasks.

The annual redemption limit has not changed. What has been modified is the number of points that can be earned specifically by playing: Ultimate subscribers can reach up to 100,000 points per year. Separately, they can continue to accumulate more points with eligible purchases, searches, and other activities.

On the other hand, Microsoft has detailed that the Premium and Ultimate levels offer additional advantages in digital purchases:

• Premium users earn double the points (2x).

• Ultimate users earn four times more (4x) for each purchase on the Xbox Store.

These adjustments reinforce the company’s strategy to empower the Ultimate plan as the most beneficial within the Rewards ecosystem, without harming those who prefer to maintain lower levels.

The Microsoft Rewards program remains free and accessible to all users with a Microsoft account, offering points for buying games, searching on Bing, or completing missions from the console. Players over 18 years old can also accumulate rewards simply by playing, which can later be redeemed for Xbox balance, subscriptions, or gift cards.