Microsoft Rewards somehow gets even worse for Xbox users Microsoft has made even more nerfs to its popular Microsoft Rewards program by ditching the daily points you can earn using the Microsoft Edge browser. [Updated]Sean Carey Published 29 Nov 2023 FollowtopicsMicrosoft RewardsSean Carey Update: We didn't think it was possible, but Microsoft has made even more cuts to Microsoft Rewards. Certain activities on the Microsoft Rewards homepage that were once worth ten points apiece have now been slashed down to just one or two points each. Of course, the move has left Microsoft Rewards users even more disgruntled than they were previously, which is only natural considering the number of cuts the program has seen over the past 12 months. Interestingly, Microsoft has issued a statement on the changes it's been making to Microsoft Rewards, though it doesn't really say anything substantial and feels more like PR speak than anything else. A Microsoft spokesperson told Windows Latest: "Over the last few years, the Microsoft Rewards program has regularly evolved to reflect our growth and expansion. We evaluate every change for consistency and fairness, tuning the methods and frequency through which our members can earn points."Whether searching with Bing, browsing with Edge, playing on Xbox, or making purchases in the Microsoft store, we know our members take delight in the added incentive the Microsoft Rewards program offers. We aim to grow in ways that continue to provide value to our members, and we eagerly monitor feedback to ensure satisfaction. We appreciate the enthusiasm and loyalty of our Microsoft Rewards members and remain excited for the program’s future."One thing we can take away from that statement is that Microsoft is "excited for the program's future," which means it probably won't be shutting down Microsoft Rewards anytime soon. Whether or not any more cuts or changes are on the way remains to be seen. Original Story: Microsoft Rewards has taken yet another hit, as it appears that Microsoft has now removed the ability to earn daily points for using the Edge browser. While it is only a small cut in the grand scheme of things, this is just one of many nerfs Microsoft has made to the program over the past 12 months. Users began noticing the missing Edge search points earlier this week. Previously, if you used Microsoft's Edge browser to search, you could earn 12 Microsoft Rewards points each day (20 in the US). Now, that option has been removed, seemingly from all regions.[UK] Daily edge search points removed byu/CMDrunk420 inMicrosoftRewardsHowever, it seems that this isn't the only change Microsoft has put in place. Users are reporting on the Microsoft Rewards subreddit that a search cooldown is in place (thanks, Domanator316). Previously, you could zip through your daily PC and mobile searches in just a few minutes, but now, it appears that you have to wait five or six seconds between each search for them to count towards your daily search points total. We have tested this, and it does look to be the case, but we're unsure if this is a permanent change or a bug. Naturally, these changes have not gone down well with those who collect Microsoft Rewards, with some users saying that Microsoft Rewards is no longer worth the time and effort. Others are more disgruntled at the lack of communication from Microsoft explaining these changes or any of the changes made to the program in the past.In recent months, we've seen Microsoft pull various punch cards from the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox, slash the number of points you can earn from punch cards, move the daily achievement task to behind a Game Pass paywall and then slash its points.It also looks like Microsoft might be closing down the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox and ending weekly streaks for good, though this is yet to be confirmed.Microsoft Rewards Written by Sean CareyA big fan of Xbox achievements, Sean has committed to playing as many of the best RPGs, racing games, and first-person shooters on and off Xbox Game Pass as possible. Before joining TrueAchievements, Sean earned a degree in journalism from Solent University.