It'll take more Microsoft Rewards

It’ll take more Microsoft Rewards to pay for Game Pass soon.
Microsoft will bump how many points it takes starting April 20th, 2025, writes Pure Xbox. Afterward, those who use the Rewards auto-redeem feature to cover their subscription after accruing enough points will need to set it up again.
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