DISCORD LAUNCHES NITRO REWARDS WITH XBOX GAME PASS

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MON, MAY 11, 2026

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Discord unveiled Nitro Rewards, bundling third-party gaming and hardware offers into its premium subscription at no additional cost. Nitro subscribers now gain access to Xbox Game Pass starter edition.

The new Nitro Rewards program consolidates benefits from major gaming and lifestyle brands into a single subscription tier. The flagship addition is Xbox Game Pass starter edition, which grants access to over 50 games including Fallout 4, Stardew Valley, and DayZ across PC and Xbox platforms. Beyond Game Pass, Nitro subscribers receive discounts from hardware makers Logitech G and SteelSeries. The starter edition of Game Pass differs from standard tiers by offering a curated selection rather than the full Game Pass library. Discord's move integrates deeper partnerships with Microsoft and gaming peripheral manufacturers, leveraging its 150+ million monthly users. The bundled approach allows Discord to enhance its premium tier's value proposition without raising subscription costs, while providing partners direct access to an engaged gaming audience.

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