On May 11, 2026, Discord introduced Nitro Rewards, a new benefits program that ships with the platform's paid Nitro membership on its 10-year anniversary[1]. The first wave includes a starter edition of Xbox Game Pass at no extra cost, discounts on gear from Logitech G and other brands, and stronger monthly Discord Orbs payouts[1]. On the same day, Microsoft confirmed the partnership on Xbox Wire and said eligible Xbox Game Pass subscribers will also start receiving Discord Nitro perks later this month[2].

Nitro Rewards launches on Nitro's 10-year anniversary, Game Pass included

In a blog post titled "Nitro Now Comes with Xbox Game Pass and New Benefits. Welcome to Nitro Rewards.", Discord Senior Director of Product Lu Zhang frames Nitro Rewards as the biggest expansion to Nitro since launch[1]. The Nitro membership price stays the same, and the Xbox Game Pass starter edition is bundled in as a standard benefit[1].

The starter edition includes a library of more than 50 PC and console games, plus 10 hours of cloud gaming per month[1]. Discord highlights titles such as Fallout 4, Stardew Valley, DayZ, Deep Rock Galactic, Overcooked 2, and Grounded as part of the lineup, covering survival, strategy, and co-op genres, with new games to be added periodically[1].

Microsoft confirms it on Xbox Wire, Game Pass subscribers also get Nitro perks

Microsoft's same-day Xbox Wire post, "Xbox Game Pass and Discord: Building on Our Partnership to Bring More Benefits to Players," positions the move as an extension of the two companies' existing partnership[2]. When you spot a friend playing a Game Pass title on Discord, a "Play" button now offers an "Xbox Game Pass" option to launch the game directly[2].

The benefits flow both ways. According to Xbox Wire, eligible Xbox Game Pass subscribers will start receiving a slice of Discord Nitro perks later this month, specifically 250 Discord Orbs each month, 1.2x bonus Orbs on Quest completions, and automatically applied Discord Shop discounts[2]. Either subscription now grants partial access to the other side's headline benefits[1][2].

Hardware discounts, more Orbs, and a phased regional rollout

Nitro Rewards also includes discounts on gaming peripherals: up to 30% off at Logitech G, 15% off at SteelSeries, and 20% off at KontrolFreek, with offers rotating regularly[1]. Nitro members will also automatically receive 250 Orbs every month, plus an additional Orbs multiplier when completing Quests[1].

Discord says Nitro Rewards is rolling out now and will reach all eligible Nitro members over the coming weeks[1]. Coverage from outside reporting indicates that Japan is among the eligible regions for the Game Pass starter edition, suggesting Japanese Nitro members are in scope as the rollout progresses[3]. Eligibility and terms may shift, so members should check the official Nitro Rewards page for the latest terms[1].

Conclusion

The announcement is a turning point for Discord, expanding Nitro from "a paid layer that polishes Discord" into a wider gaming benefits hub. For Microsoft, it opens a new distribution path that puts Game Pass in front of the Discord audience. Nitro members can try the Game Pass starter edition without any added cost, while existing Game Pass subscribers will receive Discord-side perks shortly after, forming a two-way customer loop[1][2]. Because the rollout is phased, members are best served by checking their Nitro Home or Game Pass screens for activation status in the coming weeks.

Source: https://discord.com/blog/nitro-rewards

Source: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/05/11/xbox-game-pass-and-discord-partnership-announce/

Source: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/discord-nitro-now-includes-a-starter-edition-of-xbox-game-pass-with-more-than-50-games/