Discord Nitro subscribers woke up to a surprise this week: Xbox Game Pass is now bundled into their membership, and the $9.99 per month price has not changed. The new addition is called the Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition, and it arrives as part of Nitro Rewards—Discord's freshly launched perks program marking the platform's 10th anniversary.
What the Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition Offers
The library covers over 50 PC and console games, including popular titles such as Fallout 4, Stardew Valley, Deep Rock Galactic, Grounded, and DayZ. Additionally, subscribers receive 10 hours of Xbox Cloud Gaming per month, allowing users to stream games before they finish downloading.
It is important to note that this is not the full Game Pass experience. The Essential tier offers unlimited cloud gaming, while the Starter Edition caps users at 10 hours. However, for someone who was not paying for Game Pass separately, this is a real addition, not just a coupon.
Benefits for Existing Xbox Game Pass Subscribers
The deal cuts both ways. Later this month, existing Xbox Game Pass subscribers will start receiving Discord perks: 250 Orbs monthly, a 1.2x multiplier on Quest earnings, and automatic discounts in the Discord Shop. Neither company is simply doing the other a favor here.
Additional Nitro Rewards and Important Details
Nitro Rewards also bundles hardware discounts—30 percent off Logitech G, 15 percent off SteelSeries, and 20 percent off KontrolFreek—with more brand partnerships reportedly in the pipeline.
Before getting excited, there are a few things to know:
- Nitro Basic and Nitro Classic members do not qualify for this offer.
- The rollout is gradual over the coming weeks, so not everyone sees it immediately.
- The Starter Edition is currently available in 27 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, India, Canada, Japan, and most of Western Europe.
How to Claim the Offer
To claim it, open Discord, go to the Nitro Home tab, find the Xbox Game Pass card, and link your Microsoft account. The process takes about a minute.
