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[John Caboose]

Just received this in my inbox. Didn't find any threads about it.

EDIT: I don't know why. I have 7 years of Gold and I have Xbox One preordered achievement. Might be related.
EDIT2: I also have the highest tier on Xbox Live Rewards for achievements unlocked. Might also be related.

EDIT3:

Luck of the draw then I suppose.

Xbox Official Twitter reply

We considered a variety of things like Gamerscore, LIVE tenure, & other factors in markets where #XboxOne is available.

EDIT4: (there is still hope for you who have not received anything yet)

Chatting to Support now to confirm...

And yes, definitely in waves.

Henriette: at 21:41:31
You are definitely correct, we are giving away free gifts to all qualified users all over the regions where the xbox one is available. I believe the emails are already sent out starting today and it is by batch or waves, which is what we have been informed.

Sikamikanico: at 21:42:05
That some good news. Kudos to MS for doing something awesome.

 

[Sioen]

I want it aswell
How do you get it?

 

[Kup]

Just got mine too... that's nice.

 

[chri5t]

That's pretty awesome.

You can't beat a free game.

 

[daman824]

shit do you have any idea how you got that? How many years have you had gold?

 

[Conor 419]

One last, desperate attempt.

 

[tnaden]

 

[Deleted member 47027]

Just got one. That's nice!

 

[Red Rudolph]

Who's getting them?

 

[mentallyinept]

Wonder what qualified you for this gift?

 

[BronsonLee]

Nice gesture. They really are going in hard with KI. It feels like their Resogun, if you will

 

[Ubersnug]

Hmm, wonder what the criteria for this is?

*refreshes inbox*

In fact, how does Microsoft know you are getting an XOne John Caboose? Did you pre-order direct or something?

 

[Impeccable]

Please be excited.

 

[Cartman86]

Yep got it too. The account they sent it to is like 4 years old.

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

Still trying to stoke the pre-order fire apparently.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Wat? Who's getting this for free? Wonder if this is a Rewards gift for achievements?

 

[Vegivo]

I just got this email. I'd bet there's a catch....

 

[Perkel]

And this is MS how you win gamers hearts.

 

[Gadirok]

One last, desperate attempt.

Comon man, its free stuff.

Atleast they are trying now.

 

[Terbinator]

Hm, nothing here?

I just got this email. I'd bet there's a catch....

Other than needing to own an Xbone?

 

[kai3345]

pretty cool of them

 

[EagleEyes]

Just got the same email.

 

[Live Free or Die]

Please be excited.

pretty much, lol.

 

[RedStep]

Wow, when I read the thread I thought it was snarky (like maybe they were offering the 1-character version as a "free game"). But nope, I got it too. 6 years Gold here, I think.

 

[Always-honest]

Good for those who are getting one.

 

[Speedy Blue Dude]

I just checked my email, nothing... Come on Microsoft, I've been supporting you even THROUGH the DRM fuck up. I want love too.

EDIT: What's the Email header, so I can be on the look-out for this?

 

[LiK]

Wait, I got one too. So does this mean I get the full version for free? I wonder if they chose us based on our membership or something....

 

[intheinbetween]

I thought there's a free version

 

[Hydrogen Bluebird]

MS Giving away everything.

 

[$h@d0w]

desperate times call for desperate measures

 

[Ubersnug]

Can those who are getting this email confirm if they are American or not? Wondering if this is a US only promotion or what...

 

[rain elbows]

Long time gold members?

 

[kingocfs]

Pretty cool, no e-mail here though. :-(

 

[SlasherJPC]

I thought there's a free version

The game is free to download with one character... the rest you pay for. I just got the email as well!

 

[Siegfried]

Nothing in my inbox. I remember receiving an email some time ago asking if I had pre ordered a one already... I think it's related to that.

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

Wait, I got one too. So does this mean I get the full version for free? I wonder if they chose us based on our membership or something....

I just got one as well. The email said all characters will be unlocked, so ya, sounds like the full $20 version. Pretty happy!!

 

[Kade]

I thought there's a free version

The game is free to play but you buy characters. This is the game with all characters unlocked.

 

[Moofers]

9 years of Xbl under my belt and I didn't get an email! Oh well. Can't play KI on my ps4 anyway...

 

[The Elite]

Fuuuu....

I've been a Gold Live member since the beginning.

Where is my free MS?

 

[Keegs]

Please be excited.

Haha...

 

[mentallyinept]

I thought there's a free version

IIRC, all characters are a la carte DLC except the first one.

 

[Gowans]

The next gen game I'm most looking forward too, that's AWESOME!

10yr Live member here & my inbox is empty

 

[SeanNaess]

*refreshes email*

 

[allan-bh]

I thought there's a free version

There is, but with 1 playable character.

 

[Gaz Pwnage]

I just got this email too. UK Here

 

[DESTROYA]

Hmmm....too bad I'm not really looking to buy an XBONE, but it's fantastic for those that are. Wonder if the PS4 is going to give away a free game?
Can't beat free!

 

[R3TRO]

Damn it I want one.

 

[MasterLeePhD]

Just got the same email. Very noice.

 

[BakedSardine]

"Please don't leave!"

Free game though, cool.

 

[TRios Zen]

Hmm, my gold account is 7 years old, and I have an One pre-ordered (through Amazon though, not a MS store), but no free KI for me. WTF? I'd love free KI!