[Update as of February 15, 2021 (11:59pm UTC)]:
- The claim and redemption window for this promotion has ended.
- All codes have now expired and you will no longer be able to redeem three months of Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Note: Not valid for current or previous Xbox Game Pass for PC members, or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members.
Ready to play a bunch of amazing games? If so, you better get ready for the ready train! Toot Toot! 🚂
We’re so happy to announce that Discord is partnering with Xbox Game Pass to show some love for our amazing Nitro subscribers! Starting from September 17, 2020, to January 15, 2021 (11:59pm UTC), all $9.99 Discord Nitro subscribers get access to a gift of three months of Xbox Game Pass for PC.
What does this article cover?
- What is Discord Nitro?
- What is Xbox Game Pass for PC?
- How do I claim the Xbox Game Pass for PC Code in Discord?
- How do I Redeem this Xbox Game Pass for PC Code to my Microsoft Account?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Legal
What is Discord Nitro?
With $9.99 Discord Nitro, you’ll get many awesome chat perks to enhance your Discord experience! Upgrade your emoji, enjoy bigger file uploads, stand out in your favorite Discords, and more! Check out some of these perks below!
What is Xbox Game Pass for PC?
Play over 100 high-quality PC games on Windows 10, plus enjoy all the benefits of EA Play, coming this holiday at no extra cost. With new games added all the time and Xbox Game Studios titles when they premier, you will always have something new to play. Click here for more info!
How do I claim the Xbox Game Pass Code in Discord?
As long as you're a $9.99 Discord Nitro member, you'll be able to redeem the Xbox Game Pass code directly through the Discord desktop client or our browser client at discord.com/login from September 17 to January 15, 2021 (11:59pm UTC)!
Eligibility for the Claiming this Promotion in Discord
In order to claim this code, you'll need to be an active subscriber to $9.99 Discord Nitro, (and you can be either a monthly or yearly Nitro subscriber)!
Additionally, if you are an active $9.99 Discord Nitro subscriber, the code must be claimed in the Gift Inventory by January 15, 2021 (11:59pm UTC). Otherwise, the code will not be available to claim after January 15, 2021.
Unfortunately, if you are a $4.99 Nitro Classic subscriber, you'll need to subscribe to Nitro in order to claim this promotion!
Note: If you claimed your Nitro subscription from the Xbox Game Pass promotion, you will not be eligible to redeem a Xbox Game Pass for PC Code in your Gift Inventory!
Step By Step Claim Instructions
If you’re subscribed to $9.99 Discord Nitro, start by logging into your Discord account on a browser or desktop client.
You may notice a notification bar at the top of your client! Once you’ve selected Claim in the notification bar, you’ll see a Gift magically appear in your Gift Inventory.
You can also directly head to your User Settings, and then select the Gift Inventory tab.
Clicking on More Details shows you additional info on the promotion:
Once you press Claim on this Xbox Game Pass for PC Gift in the Gift Inventory and you'll then see a new pop-up with your code for this promotion!
We’ll also email you with a copy of your code as well - so if you’re eating pizza 🍕 and need to redeem it later, we got you! Just search for "Your Xbox Game Pass for PC Redemption Code" in your Inbox!
How do I Redeem this Xbox Game Pass Code to my Microsoft Account?
Once you have redeemed the code in the Gift Inventory, you'll now need to officially claim this code on your Microsoft account (or share this Xbox Game Pass for PC code with a friend)!
Eligibility for Redeeming the Xbox Code on your Microsoft Account
Only new Xbox Game Pass subscribers can claim the 3 months of Xbox Game Pass for PC! If you have had any type of Xbox Game Pass for PC or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription at any point in time, you will not be able to claim this code!
If you have previously had Xbox Game Pass for PC/Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or are a current member, you cannot redeem this code.
However, while you won't be able to claim this Xbox Game Pass for PC promotion on your own Microsoft account, you can copy and paste the 25 character code and share with a friend!
Step By Step Claim Instructions
Note: Make sure you are redeeming this Xbox Game Pass for PC on the correct Microsoft account! Discord cannot transfer the Game Pass for PC from one Microsoft account to another!
In order to redeem the Xbox Game Pass for PC promotion on your Microsoft account, you'll need to copy that code from Discord and head over to redeem.microsoft.com!
Once you're at redeem.microsoft.com, you'll then need to follow these steps below:
- Sign into your Microsoft Account (if you're not already signed-In)
- Enter the 25-character code from your Gift Inventory (or from your email) and then press Next
- Select a payment method or enter your payment info (Credit/Debit Card or PayPal)
- Confirm that you are ready to proceed and all the information is correct by pressing Confirm!
Note: If you see a "Check the Instructions that came with your code. You might need to redeem it on a different web page" error, that means you do not meet the eligibility requirements to redeem the code!
- If you believe that your Microsoft account meets the requirements, reach out to the Microsoft support team to review your account further at https://support.xbox.com/contact-us !
How do I share the Xbox Code with a Friend?
If you're unable to claim this code on your own Microsoft account, you'll be able to share this code with a friend (who has not previously subscribed to Xbox Game Pass for PC or Game Pass Ultimate) to use instead!
To share the code, you can either:
1) Copy the 25-character code from the Gift Inventory in your User Settings in the desktop or browser Discord client and then share this code directly to a friend or,
2) You can head to your email inbox, search for the email with the subject line "Your Xbox Game Pass for PC Redemption Code", and then copy this 25-character code to share with your friend!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Promotion Details
Q: How long does this promotion for Nitro Subscribers run for?
A: This promotion runs from September 17, 2020 (1:00am UTC) to January 15, 2021 (11:59pm UTC).
After January 15, 2021 (11:59pm UTC), Nitro subscribers will no longer be able to claim a trial code.
Q: How long does my Xbox Game Pass for PC code last for in my Gift Inventory?
A: Once a code is claimed in the Gift Inventory in Discord, all Xbox Game Pass for PC codes must be redeemed by February 15, 2021 (11:59pm UTC).
If a code has not been redeemed by February 15, 2021 (11:59pm UTC), it will expire and will no longer be able to claim three months of Xbox Game Pass for PC.
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Promotion Eligibility and Claiming Process
Q: Who can claim this Xbox Game Pass for PC promotion in Discord?
A: All current and new $9.99 Nitro subscribers are eligible for this perk! This does not include Nitro Classic or Boost-only members.
Q: On which Discord platforms can I claim this Xbox Game Pass for PC promotion?
A: You'll be able to redeem the Xbox Game Pass for PC code directly through the Discord desktop client or our browser client at discord.com/login.
You won't be able to claim this code through Discord's mobile app!
Q: Can I claim my Xbox Game Pass for PC code to my Microsoft Account on my mobile device?
A: Yes, you can claim the Xbox Game Pass for PC code to your Microsoft Account at redeem.microsoft.com on your browser in desktop, Android, and iOS.
Q: What if I already have an Xbox Game Pass for PC subscription tied to my Microsoft account?
A: If you were previously subscribed or currently subscribed to Xbox Game Pass for PC, or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you will not be able to redeem the three month trial for Xbox Game Pass for PC!
However, this code can be gifted to a friend!
Q: How do I share the Xbox Game Pass for PC code with a friend?
A: Simply copy and paste the code from the Gift Inventory in your User Settings in Discord (or from your email), and then share that 25-character code with your friend!
Q: Is this Xbox Game Pass code available in my region?
A: This promotion is available in the US, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and Taiwan.
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Payment Info and Subscription Questions
Q: Why do I need to submit my payment info to redeem Xbox Game Pass for PC?
A: Because Xbox Game Pass for PC is a subscription plan, at the end of your free 3 month trial, your first billing cycle starts so you can continue to enjoying Xbox Game Pass.
However, you can cancel the Xbox Game Pass for PC subscription at anytime before the end of the three months! Here's a link for more information: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4522164
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Potential Errors and Other Issues
Q: What if I don't see the Xbox Game Pass for PC Perk in my Discord app?
A: For starters, make sure you're on Discord's desktop client, or on our browser client at discord.com/login.
If you claimed your Nitro subscription from the Xbox Game Pass for PC promotion, you will not be eligible to redeem a Xbox Game Pass for PC Code in your Gift Inventory!
In order to claim this code, you'll need to be an active subscriber to $9.99 Discord Nitro, (and you can be either a monthly or yearly Nitro subscriber)!
- Additionally, if you are an active $9.99 Discord Nitro subscriber, the code must be claimed in the Gift Inventory by January 15, 2021. Otherwise, the code will not be available to claim after January 15, 2021.
- Unfortunately, if you are a $4.99 Nitro Classic subscriber, you'll need to subscribe to Nitro in order to claim this promotion!
If you are an active $9.99 Discord Nitro subscriber, make sure to refresh your Discord client to double check if an update was needed!
- If the refresh does not work, please submit a ticket through our support system at: https://dis.gd/contact and our support team will be able to investigate further. Be sure to use the email address tied to your Discord account and include your full Discord ID and your Gamertag.
Q: I see a "Code not found" error when I try to apply my code!
A: If you are seeing a "Code not found" error, that means that the code is invalid!
Make sure to double check that the 25 character code was copy pasted into redeem.microsoft.com correctly!
Q: I see a "This code has already been redeemed" error when I try to apply my code!
A: If you are seeing a "This code has already been redeemed" error, that means that the code has already been used and cannot be used again.
Q: I see a "Check the Instructions that came with your code. You might need to redeem it on a different web page" error when I try to apply my code!
A: If you are seeing this error, that means you do not meet the eligibility requirements to redeem the code!
If you were previously subscribed or currently subscribed to Xbox Game Pass for PC, or an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you will not be able to redeem the three month trial for Xbox Game Pass for PC!
Or it's possible you may not meet the region eligibility! This promotion is available in the US, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and Taiwan.
However, this code can be gifted to a friend!
Q: My Xbox Game Pass for PC code still didn’t work!
A: On the other hand, if you have meet the eligibility criteria and the code still does not work, contact the Xbox Support team directly to review this further through this link: https://support.xbox.com/contact-us
Be sure to include the full details of the error, screenshots, and your Gamertag to the Xbox Support team!
Q: I’m having trouble with my Microsoft account!
A: Please contact the Xbox support team at: https://support.Xbox.com/contact-us
Legal
Not valid for current or previous Xbox Game Pass for PC members, or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. Redeem your Xbox Game Pass code(s), at microsoft.com/redeem by Febuary 15, 2021 (11:59pm UTC). Credit card required. Unless you cancel, you will be charged the then-current regular membership rate every month when the promotional period ends. Requires Xbox app and Windows 10 (including updates). Game catalog varies over time. DLC sold separately; if a game is removed from Xbox Game Pass or your membership ends, you will need to purchase the game separately to use your DLC. Not supported on Windows 10 in S mode and on ARM devices. Learn more at xbox.com/xbox-game-pass/pc-games.