Simplification is the name as Microsoft has announced a change to the Xbox side of their Microsoft Rewards program. Gone are the weekly reward sets. Instead, a focus on playing games and making purchases will be the main way to earn points. Searches through Bing, and completing the daily set of challenges on the Bing rewards page. There is no indication yet on how this will affect the total number of reward points available each day.
In a statement to PureXbox Microsoft stated:
“We know that previously Xbox Rewards was split across three separate experiences. The new Rewards Hub will be more streamlined for players, combining the separate rewards experiences into one convenient location. The new Rewards Hub brings together access to all offers and Xbox-related activities and will be the destination on Xbox to set goals, earn and redeem points.
With this update, we are recalibrating our Rewards points system and updating the kinds of activities players can participate in to earn rewards, so that more players will enjoy and benefit from the program. We’re always looking at how we can make gaming experiences better for players. That’s why over the coming months, you’ll see us deploying many experiments within the Rewards program to test different ways to continue improving it, including things like new ways to earn and redeem Rewards and improved player experiences.”
Microsoft PR to Pure Xbox
The details are listed on their website:
“Visit the new Rewards hub on Xbox
The Rewards hub is your central location for all Rewards with Xbox-related activities and offers. Visit the hub on your Xbox console, Xbox app for mobile, and the Xbox app for Windows PC, and find the Rewards hub directly on your profile page. Complete your available activities and claim your points to start earning.”
“Shop & Earn
Be rewarded for your purchases! As you level up get up to 20 points per dollar spent on qualifying digital purchases at the Microsoft Store.”
“Turn in Quests
Be rewarded for your purchases! You start earning 1 point per dollar spent on qualifying digital purchases at the Microsoft Store as a level 1, and may get up to 20 points per dollar as you progress.”
“Earn more with Microsoft Rewards
Rewards with Xbox is part of the Microsoft Rewards program. The points you earn playing games, searching on Microsoft Bing, and shopping at the Microsoft Store all accrue to your Microsoft Rewards points balance.”
“Rewards hub
We have reimagined and simplified the Rewards experience on Xbox for all players, centering it around playing games and activities we all love. The Rewards hub is now easy to find and integrated on your Xbox console, Xbox app for mobile, and the Xbox app for Windows PC, directly on your profile page. You now can see all your available Quests on the Rewards hub, on any device.”
Thats a shame ! But personally I don’t bother with rewards anymore, I was only using points for destiny silver !
This is actually great news. This update has increased the number of daily points awarded for me, and I’m in tycoon land of Microsoft Rewards.
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Actually, this sounds like a great idea for Xbox Era website content. I could help you write out a guide. If we call it “How to get free VBucks on the Xbox using MS Reward Points” and it would get millions of hits.