With Grand Theft Auto 6 priced at $80 for the Standard Edition and $100 for the Ultimate Edition, some Xbox players are looking for ways to reduce the cost. According to Engadget, multiple Reddit users have shared success stories about getting the game for free by leveraging Microsoft's rewards programs.
One method involves the Xbox Mastercard, which earns points on purchases, with the largest rewards coming from Microsoft Store transactions, streaming subscriptions, and food delivery. The other approach relies entirely on Microsoft Rewards, which can be accumulated through daily tasks, Bing searches, and Xbox app quests. The rewards route is described as risk-free, though it requires time and consistency.
Microsoft Rewards points are valued at roughly 1,000 points per dollar, meaning 100,000 points can be redeemed for a gift card sufficient to cover the Ultimate Edition. Game Pass subscribers earn points faster, with Ultimate subscribers receiving four times the base rate. The article notes that the credit card path is not advisable for anyone not already in a position to open a new card, given its limited reward categories. Both methods ultimately depend on the player's willingness to either spend through Microsoft's ecosystem or steadily accumulate points before the game's November release.}