Discord Nitro now offers Xbox Game Pass as a complimentary bonus.

      Discord has just provided gamers with an enhanced incentive to purchase Nitro.

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      Over the years, Discord and Xbox have collaborated multiple times, typically with Xbox granting Discord Nitro benefits through its own subscription services like Game Pass Ultimate. However, this time the situation is reversed, with Discord now offering the Xbox Game Pass "Starter Edition" as a reward for subscribing to Nitro.

      The Game Pass Starter Edition is part of Discord's new incentive program named Nitro Rewards, which also features appealing offerings such as discount coupons for gaming peripheral brands and additional monthly Orbs.

      What new features does Nitro include now?

      Until recently, Nitro mostly focused on enhancing everyday use of Discord. Subscribers enjoyed benefits like customizable profiles, animated avatars, profile banners, HD video streaming, and increased file upload limits, among other features. While these will remain, the addition of the Game Pass perk significantly boosts Nitro's attractiveness.

      Discord Nitro is priced at $9.99 per month or $99.99 annually, with the Game Pass Starter Edition included at no extra charge. Discord states that the starter edition offers over 50 downloadable PC and console games, including titles like Fallout 4, Stardew Valley, DayZ, Deep Rock Galactic, Overcooked 2, and Grounded. It also provides 10 hours of Xbox Cloud Gaming each month.

      Is Nitro evolving into a gaming bundle?

      It certainly appears to be moving in that direction. Nitro Rewards also presents discounts of up to 30% on Logitech G products, 15% off SteelSeries gear, and 20% off KontrolFreek, with offers likely to change periodically. Nitro subscribers will also earn 250 Orbs monthly, along with an Orbs multiplier for completing Quests.

      Nitro Rewards will be introduced over the coming weeks in eligible areas, so some subscribers might not see the new benefits immediately. The Game Pass Starter Edition seems aimed at Nitro subscribers who do not currently have an active Xbox Game Pass subscription. Nevertheless, this makes Nitro much more appealing, and for Xbox, it is a clever way to expose Game Pass to players who already use Discord for socializing. Thus, it appears to be a beneficial arrangement for both parties.

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