Xbox refunds Red Dead Redemption money to some players: check your messages

Some players are receiving automatic refunds after purchasing the game on Xbox Series.

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Over the past few hours, several Xbox users have started receiving an official Xbox message with an unexpected surprise. If you recently purchased a digital version of Rockstar’s classic, Red Dead Redemption on Xbox Series and you had already acquired the original game, you may have a refund waiting for you without having requested it.

The notice arrives directly in the Xbox app or messaging system and explains that the game should have been free for those who already owned a previous digital copy, which is why the payment was automatically refunded. A rare gesture that’s catching the attention of the community.

Red Dead Redemption and the Automatic Refund on Xbox

In the message sent by Xbox, it’s clearly stated that Red Dead Redemption was intended to be offered at no additional cost to users who had already purchased the original digital version. Upon detecting the duplicate purchase, the system has automatically refunded the amount, without the need to open a ticket or contact support.

However, there’s an important nuance:

• The refund doesn’t seem to apply to physical copies of the original game.

• In some cases, even if you’ve had the disc for years, the system may have recognized the purchase history linked to your account.

The recommendation is clear: check your Xbox messages and billing history in your Microsoft account. Although not all users are receiving the refund, confirmed cases show that the process is real and already underway.

A detail that many didn’t expect, leaving a very positive impression on those who found their money refunded without warning. A kind gesture from Xbox that’s not seen every day.