A new version of Xbox Game Pass will soon be available as part of perks for Discord's new Nitro Rewards program, Discord revealed today.
Discord Nitro Rewards is a third-party program that includes benefits for those subscribed to the monthly service, like discounts on gaming peripherals. But the new Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition is the big draw thus far. And as part of the partnership, Game Pass subscribers will get free Discord Nitro in return.
"As it reaches its 10-year milestone, Nitro is entering a new era," Discord said in a statement. "Discord is evolving Nitro based on what members have been asking for the most, extending its value into the rest of members' gaming lives – the games they play, the gear they use, and how they show up in the communities they love."
Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition is available in several countries as part of the program, and it includes:
- 50+ games like Stardew Valley, DayZ, and Fallout 4
- 10 hours of cloud gaming each month
- Play and earn up to $25 a year in the Store with Rewards
Discounts for Logitech and Steel Series items are also available as part of the program, which is likely to expand and include different offers over time. For now, the 50-plus Xbox games for free are a decent enough perk to get things going.
For $9.99 a month, Nitro also includes the ability to upload files up to 500MB in size, usage of custom emotes on any server, HD video streaming, and a lot more. I personally subscribe to the service already, so the Nitro Rewards program is a welcome change, as long as the subscription price doesn't go up any further.
"Everything you already get with Nitro is still here and still growing," said Lu Zhang, Discord's senior director of product. "What's new is that your membership now works beyond Discord, too. Our goal is to make Nitro the must-have membership for anyone who plays games. This is a big step towards that goal, and we will continue to bring you more exciting partners and perks in 2026 and beyond."
For full info on the new rewards program, check out Discord's website.
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