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Microsoft has removed DLC discounts from Xbox Game Pass, scaling back one of the service's longtime member perks. The change comes with no announcement from Microsoft.
Historically, Xbox Game Pass subscribers would be eligible for 10% off DLC and other add-ons for games. It was first seen to be for Call of Duty Points, but then was found that games with previous discounts such as Starfield, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Forza Horizon 5 no longer have the discount.
When Microsoft first announced the changes, it included a change to its Rewards program. No longer will users be able to use points to purchase any sort of extension of their service directly. In addition, they've changed how players earn Rewards, saying that "Ultimate subscribers can now earn up to $100 per year in the store just by playing games".
"With our upgraded Rewards program, players can get up to 30% value on select Game Pass games, with 4x points on purchases of games and add-ons, 10% back in points on select Game Pass library titles and add-ons, and up to 20% off select Game Pass games," Microsoft said.
So, instead of the discount on add-ons, you now get more points to then turn around and use back in the Microsoft Store. Based on that concept, it stops the company from potentially losing any money on one-time purchases, and keeps players in an ecosystem cycle.
Again, none of that was mentioned in the lengthy post put out by Xbox.
Insider Gaming has reached out to Microsoft for an official reasoning as to why the DLC benefit was removed. Should a response be received, it will be added to this story.
Updated with newer article. This isn't just COD. Will ask for title change
Update #2. Instead of discounts, Game Pass members will get Rewards points.
Historically, Xbox Game Pass subscribers would be eligible for 10% off DLC and other add-ons for games. It was first seen to be for Call of Duty Points, but then was found that games with previous discounts such as Starfield, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Forza Horizon 5 no longer have the discount.
When Microsoft first announced the changes, it included a change to its Rewards program. No longer will users be able to use points to purchase any sort of extension of their service directly. In addition, they've changed how players earn Rewards, saying that "Ultimate subscribers can now earn up to $100 per year in the store just by playing games".
"With our upgraded Rewards program, players can get up to 30% value on select Game Pass games, with 4x points on purchases of games and add-ons, 10% back in points on select Game Pass library titles and add-ons, and up to 20% off select Game Pass games," Microsoft said.
So, instead of the discount on add-ons, you now get more points to then turn around and use back in the Microsoft Store. Based on that concept, it stops the company from potentially losing any money on one-time purchases, and keeps players in an ecosystem cycle.
Again, none of that was mentioned in the lengthy post put out by Xbox.
Insider Gaming has reached out to Microsoft for an official reasoning as to why the DLC benefit was removed. Should a response be received, it will be added to this story.
Updated with newer article. This isn't just COD. Will ask for title change
Update #2. Instead of discounts, Game Pass members will get Rewards points.
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