Is there going to be an end to gutting out the rewards program?

SteveMac69 · Mar 2, 2023

I understand that rewards points are free and a bonus that we are just not automatically entitled to buy lately every time I log in they have been changed to give less and take longer to get.

The Gamepass rewards were gutted out not long and also changed to a reward of 250 points for one weekly task. The problem is that most requirements now will take about a hour of gameplay to get. I just stopped doing them, it's not worth the hassle for 250 points.

Now I have noticed that the 2000 points for the monthly bonus reward has changed from being able to complete it in a week to a minimum of 3 weeks and now requires launching the rewards app 7 times, getting 5 achievements and completing 3 full weekly sets.

I can understand that they may want to cut them down but it seems like it's going a little overboard lately and it's getting to the point it's not worth the hassle of even doing the requirements now or even if you do them, it's for half or less of the points given previously for the same tasks. Just my opinion but I have to imagine I am not alone in feeling this way regarding the changes lately.

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John P_14

Hi and thanks for reaching out. I hope you’re doing well. I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you and I'll be happy to help you.

I'm sorry, but I don't have any specific information about future changes to rewards programs; however, I can provide some general insights and considerations. Rewards programs are designed to increase customer loyalty and engagement with a brand or service. These programs, however, are not set in stone, and Microsoft may modify them over time in response to changes in business needs, customer feedback, or other factors. These changes may include modifications to the reward structure, point values, or requirements for earning rewards.

Just a friendly reminder, there is a dedicated Team who handles Rewards concerns and inquiries so I highly recommend submitting a ticket to them through this link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/supportrequ... for further assistance. Once you submitted your ticket, you'll receive a response email within 24 hours but if you do not receive a response in your email inbox within 24 hours, please check your "bulk mail" or "junk mail" folders.

XBLRewards8

Hello SharperIsland65,

The last day for Xbox Live Rewards in your region was on the 15th. Since you are no longer a Xbox Live Rewards member, you cannot access the site. If you have not opted out of the Xbox Live Rewards program, you will be transitioned into the Microsoft Rewards
program around the end of the month.

Smwutches

Oh, and the cake print outs are true and also from the Rewards program, but those ended last year I believe.

XBLRewards8

Hello Cory Prime,

Since the Xbox Live Rewards program is ending in your region, you cannot currently register into Xbox Live Rewards. You will have to wait for the Microsoft Rewards program to being in your region before registering into that program.

Mr Boozyhead

Yeah Lofty what will start out as a nice wee chill out game will end up all blood guts and thunder!!!!

Is there going to be an end to gutting out the rewards program?