Xbox Live Achievements May Begin Rewarding You With Microsoft Points

Written by: Dan Seitz | June 19, 2012 at 2:00PM


It's always fun to see "Achievement Unlocked" pop up while playing a game. But as soon as this fall, it might make you happy for an entirely different reason.

According to the official Twitter of Xbox Live Rewards, there's a program coming in the fall that will win you Rewards based on your Achievements.

Xbox Live Rewards, as it stands right now, is essentially a cash-back rewards system, not unlike a credit card's rewards points, built into the Live experience. Gamers get rewards for renewing their Gold membership, playing in various promotions, and offering feedback to Microsoft about the user experience. It's optional, although joining the service is free.

There's little information about what tying Rewards to Achievements would actually entail. Microsoft could go the direct route and put Points in your account for certain achievements, or unlocking specific Achievements could automatically enroll you into a contest. We'll update you as it gets closer to autumn and the program debuts.