Discord has launched Nitro Rewards, a new program offering Nitro subscribers access to additional gaming and lifestyle brand offers without extra cost.
Nitro Rewards Details
Nitro subscribers paying $9.99 per month will receive access to the base tier of Xbox Game Pass, which includes over 50 PC and Xbox games like 'Fallout 4', 'Stardew Valley', and 'DayZ'. This tier also offers 10 hours of cloud gaming, allowing game streaming from a PC or Xbox to other devices.
However, this offer is not available to users on the Nitro Basic plan, which costs $2.99 per month.
Gaming Hardware Discounts
Beyond Xbox Game Pass access, Nitro Rewards provides subscribers with discounts ranging from 15% to 30% on a rotating selection of gaming hardware from brands including Logitech G, SteelSeries, and KontrolFreek. Discord plans to expand its partnerships to include more companies over time.
Discord's Strategic Goals
Stanislav Vishnevskiy, Discord's co-founder and CTO, emphasized the importance of Nitro to Discord's revenue, stating, "Nitro is the biggest contributor to Discord revenue, and it's been growing healthily year on year." He noted that Nitro Rewards aim to enhance subscriber value and retention, while expressing gratitude to supporters.
Originally designed as a gamer chat platform, Discord now serves diverse online communities, from tech enthusiasts to social activists, boasting over 90 million daily active users. This growth brings challenges, including recent lawsuits over children's online safety and the upcoming rollout of age-verification measures.
Discord's approach to enhancing the user experience with Nitro Rewards reflects its ongoing commitment to providing value to its users while navigating the complexities of a broader digital landscape.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/11/discord-launches-nitro-rewards-giving-subscribers-access-to-the-base-tier-of-xbox-game-pass-for-no-extra-cost/
