“Yeah… it’s not so good,” as Microsoft confirms major Rewards changes in May and what it means for anyone who relies on daily point earning
Microsoft is rolling out significant changes to its Microsoft Rewards program in May, introducing new membership tiers, monthly bonuses, and broader platform availability. However, early community feedback has been lukewarm, with users expressing concerns about how the changes will affect their ability to earn points daily.
The timing of these changes comes amid a broader shift in how Microsoft manages its rewards ecosystem. The company recently increased the cost of Xbox gift cards through the Rewards program, making redemptions more expensive. Just two weeks before announcing these new changes, Microsoft had reversed earlier modifications to daily earning sets, a decision that appeared to be a response to negative user reaction.
The new tier system represents a restructuring of how users earn and redeem rewards, though specific details about the tier benefits and monthly bonus structures remain limited. The expanded rollout suggests Microsoft intends to make the program more widely available across its platforms.
Community sentiment has been cautious, with some users viewing the changes skeptically despite Microsoft’s positioning of the updates as improvements. The frequent adjustments to the program—including reversals and cost increases—have created uncertainty about the program’s direction and value proposition for longtime participants who rely on consistent daily point earning.