Microsoft Rewards has gone through some changes recently, with a big update to the program that first rolled out in select regions and is now expanding more globally. It also looks like Xbox console users will soon get a small but meaningful upgrade, with the ability to spend reward points directly on console.
The feature is currently labelled as coming soon on Microsoft’s own Xbox Rewards site, so it is unclear exactly when it will arrive. Still, it is a nice addition.
The feature itself will allow users to seemingly spend their reward points when making purchases on console.
I have mentioned before that I do not personally use Microsoft Rewards. That is not because I do not like free things but more because the program often gets mixed feedback. Many users have raised concerns about how points are awarded, especially around the Bing Star Bonus.
I wasn’t familiar with Bing Star Bonus myself, but after looking into it, it appears to be a newer perk introduced in April 2026. It claims users can earn up to 2,100 points per month from daily Bing searches, depending on their Rewards level. However, many users say they are unable to reach that full amount, even when following Microsoft’s own guidelines.
Hopefully that is something Microsoft can address, as a lot of people rely on Rewards to help cover the cost of Game Pass or reduce the price of games they want, among other things.
Alongside the broader rollout of the Rewards overhaul, Microsoft has also recently reverted changes to daily set points, effectively backtracking a previous increase.
As I mentioned, I don’t personally use Microsoft Rewards. I do game and get the, you’ve just earned rewards popup, but I rarely redeem them, mostly because I forget.
So for me, it would be nice if things like that were at least auto-redeemed, but that might be a bit much to ask.
Anyway, enough about me. I’d like to hear from you. Does this update, letting you use Rewards directly on Xbox, interest you, or are you like me and don’t really bother with it? Let me know in the comments, and be sure to take part in our poll!
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