Xbox players looking forward to Grand Theft Auto 6 have another way to help cover the cost of the game. By saving up Microsoft Rewards points, it’s possible to pre-order GTA 6 without spending as much money—or even without spending any cash at all.
Turn Microsoft Rewards Points Into GTA 6
Microsoft Rewards lets users earn points through everyday activities such as Bing searches, quizzes, daily check-ins, and other Microsoft services. Those points can then be redeemed for Xbox Gift Cards or, since earlier this year, used directly toward eligible purchases on the Xbox Store.
That means Xbox players can put their accumulated Rewards points toward a digital copy of GTA 6. Some players have already reported using their points to secure their pre-orders entirely through Rewards.
How Many Points Do You Need?
Rockstar has confirmed two digital editions of GTA 6:
- Standard Edition – $79.99
- Ultimate Edition – $99.99
At the current redemption rates, a $100 Xbox Gift Card costs approximately 110,000 Microsoft Rewards points. While that’s a significant amount, dedicated users who complete daily Rewards activities over time can eventually reach that milestone.
It’s certainly not a quick process, but it’s a legitimate way to reduce—or eliminate—the cost of GTA 6.
Don’t Redeem Too Early
One important detail many players overlook is that Xbox Gift Cards redeemed through Microsoft Rewards expire after 90 days.
Since Grand Theft Auto 6 launches on November 19, 2026, it’s worth waiting until you’re within that 90-day window before redeeming large amounts of points. Redeeming too early could result in your gift card balance expiring before the game releases.
Planning ahead can save you from losing months of hard-earned Rewards points.
Digital Only at Launch
Players should also keep in mind that GTA 6 will launch as a digital-only release. Physical disc editions won’t be available on launch day, making Microsoft Rewards particularly useful for anyone planning to buy the game through the Xbox Store.
Xbox Price Increases on the Horizon
Microsoft has also announced that Xbox Series X|S console prices will increase starting August 1. While this doesn’t affect GTA 6 itself, anyone planning to upgrade their console before launch may want to factor the higher hardware prices into their budget.
How to Check Your Rewards Balance
You can view your Microsoft Rewards balance in several places:
- Bing Rewards dashboard
- My Rewards section on your Xbox console
- Xbox mobile app
Checking your balance regularly makes it easier to estimate how close you are to affording GTA 6 before launch.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve been collecting Microsoft Rewards points over the past few months—or even years—you may already have enough saved to significantly reduce the cost of GTA 6. It takes consistency rather than speed, but for patient players, Microsoft’s Rewards program offers a surprisingly effective way to pick up one of the year’s biggest releases without emptying your wallet.
Just remember one thing: redeem your points close enough to launch that your Xbox Gift Card won’t expire before November 19.
