With Grand Theft Auto VI now available for pre-order, one Xbox player has managed to secure a copy of the game without spending any money out of pocket. Instead of paying with cash, the player used years of accumulated Microsoft Rewards points to cover the entire purchase.
According to the player, the points had been collected over a long period by regularly completing Microsoft Rewards activities. After redeeming those points for Xbox gift cards, they were able to place a pre-order for GTA 6 Ultimate Edition without making a direct payment.
The story has quickly attracted attention online, with many Xbox users surprised by how valuable Microsoft Rewards points can become when saved over several years. While earning enough points requires patience and consistent participation, the program can eventually be used to reduce the cost of digital purchases or even eliminate it entirely.
The achievement has also encouraged other players to share their own savings goals. Some members of the Xbox community revealed they are already collecting Rewards points with the hope of using them toward GTA 6 or other major releases in the future.
Although the approach isn’t a shortcut to getting free games overnight, it demonstrates how Microsoft’s rewards program can pay off for players who regularly complete daily tasks and choose to save their points instead of spending them immediately.
With GTA 6 expected to be one of the biggest game launches in history, stories like this show that some fans have been preparing for the release long before pre-orders officially opened.
How did the player get GTA 6 for free?
They redeemed Microsoft Rewards points for Xbox gift cards and used those to pre-order the game.
