Microsoft's Xbox gaming platform allows users to claim a special gift during their birthday week, according to a report published on August 30, 2026, by Engadget. This program applies to user accounts with valid registered birth dates in the Xbox ecosystem.
According to Engadget, the gift can be claimed during the account holder's birthday week, providing players with additional perks across the gaming ecosystem. Users must check their account details and follow instructions on the platform during their birthday week to receive the reward.
At present, specific details regarding the exact gifts available, regional eligibility terms, and the exact value of the rewards have not been fully specified in the source. Microsoft and Xbox have not issued further formal statements clarifying whether this perk is restricted to paid subscribers, such as Game Pass members, or available to all standard account holders.