GTA 6 free via Microsoft Rewards: how to earn enough points fast

GTA 6 pre-orders opened last week, and for many buyers the sticker price is a reminder that modern hit games are expensive. If you’d rather avoid an out‑of‑pocket purchase, you can use reward points from Microsoft to offset—or even fully cover—the cost of the game by the time it ships.

How the points translate into a free game

The simplest route is redeeming Microsoft or Xbox gift cards bought with points. At the discounted redemption rate available to higher-tier members, common conversions are roughly: $10 = 10,000 points, $25 = 25,000 points, $50 = 50,000 points and $100 = 100,000 points. That means a standard Xbox copy of GTA 6 can be covered by assembling a mix of those gift cards.

For PlayStation buyers, Amazon gift cards appear periodically in the Rewards catalog but usually cost a few percent more points. Best Buy cards are also listed sometimes and tend to demand the highest point totals.

Gift card	Points (approx., Level 2)	Notes
Microsoft / Xbox $10	10,000	Consistent availability
Microsoft / Xbox $25	25,000	Good for combining toward game price
Microsoft / Xbox $50	50,000	Common redemption amount
Microsoft / Xbox $100	100,000	Best for covering deluxe/ultimate editions
Amazon $10	≈10,500 (when available)	Stock varies; typically costs a bit more
Best Buy $10	≈14,000 (when available)	Usually the most expensive option

Where the points come from

Most people build a Rewards balance with everyday web activity. By switching your default search to Bing and signing in with a Microsoft account, routine searches start generating points automatically.

• Bing web searches: You can earn points on both mobile and desktop searches—combined totals can reach roughly 250 points per day if you use both platforms fully.
• Bing mobile app: Daily news tasks, streak bonuses and special puzzle challenges add extra points and occasional larger bonuses worth hundreds or even 1,000 points.
• Microsoft Store and Xbox purchases: every dollar spent can return points at the listed rate, and select promotions boost earnings further.
• Playing on Xbox or PC: some titles and Game Pass activities reward short play sessions with points or bonuses.

To show how this scales: earning 250 points per day through searches nets about 1,750 points weekly and roughly 7,000 points in a 30‑day month. Sustained activity over several months can put tens of thousands of points in your account—enough to slash the game’s price or pay for it outright if you stack gift cards.

Smart daily habits that add up

Small, consistent actions are the fastest route to a sizable balance. The Bing app’s daily checklist, seven‑day check‑in streaks and occasional in‑app puzzles can be completed in minutes.

Examples of easy, repeatable activities:

• Do your regular web searches signed into Bing (mobile and desktop).
• Open the Bing mobile app and complete the Daily Set each day.
• Keep a seven‑day check‑in streak for a one‑time bonus.
• Watch for limited‑time offers and bonus tasks on the Rewards dashboard.

Level requirements and maintenance

Microsoft Rewards applies better redemption rates to members at higher levels; reaching Level 2 lowers the points needed for gift cards. To keep that tier you typically must earn a minimum number of points each month—around 500—so ongoing activity matters if you want the discounted rates to stick.

Be aware that reward values, available cards and promotional offers change frequently. The point totals above reflect current conversions but could shift with new Microsoft policy updates or limited‑time campaigns.

Extra tactics and caveats

If you already own an Xbox or subscribe to Game Pass Ultimate, check the Rewards dashboard and the Xbox app regularly—gameplay and platform‑specific promos can accelerate point accumulation. Purchasing through Microsoft when you need to is another way to earn, because spending often returns points at a fixed ratio for Level 2 users.

That said, don’t expect Rewards to replace regular income. The program rewards consistency: a few minutes each day adds up over weeks and months. For anyone aiming to reduce the upfront cost of a major release like GTA 6, the math can make the effort worthwhile.

Finally, keep an eye on the Rewards catalog for Amazon or retailer cards if you prefer platforms other than Xbox; they appear sporadically and at slightly higher point requirements.

Bottom line: if you start today and use a mix of searches, app check‑ins and periodic bonus tasks, you can significantly lower—or possibly eliminate—the cash you’d otherwise spend on GTA 6 when it launches.