“This does feel a little underwhelming”: Xbox Game Pass officially joins Discord Nitro as the two platforms tighten their partnership

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Xbox Game Pass officially joins Discord Nitro as part of Xbox’s new tier, dubbed Starter Edition, which had previously leaked not too long ago. With this new tier, Discord Nitro subscribers will gain access to Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition, which includes access to more than 50 PC and console games, including titles like DayZ, Fallout 4, Grounded, Stardew Valley, and more.

In addition to this, Nitro members also get 10 hours of Xbox cloud gaming each month.

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250 Discord Orbs each month
1.2x extra Orbs when completing Discord Quests
Automatically applied Discord Shop discounts

I must admit, though, this does feel a little underwhelming. Personally, I’d much rather see Xbox Game Pass subscribers get full Discord Nitro, including server boosts.

Alongside this, Discord has also rolled out new updates designed to make discovering and jumping into Game Pass titles much easier. Honestly, all of this just makes me think about what could have been if Microsoft’s now-closed streaming service, Mixer, were still around, and how well it could have worked alongside Game Pass as a discovery engine for new games.

Still, I digress, and I’d probably be here far longer than anyone would be comfortable with if I kept going on about Microsoft’s missed opportunities over the years.

With that said, let me know your thoughts on this partnership and whether you think it’s enough, or if you’d like to see even more from Xbox and Discord.

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Adam is a Psychology Master’s graduate passionate about gaming, community building, and digital engagement. A lifelong Xbox fan since 2001, he started with Halo: Combat Evolved and remains an avid achievement hunter. Over the years, he has engaged with several Discord communities, helping them get established and grow. Gaming has always been more than a hobby for Adam—it’s where he’s met many friends, taken on new challenges, and connected with communities that share his passion.