A nostalgic puzzle game called Microsoft Jewel has recently been added to the Xbox PC app as a free title, offering special benefits (ad-free gameplay and additional bonuses) for Windows users who also have a Game Pass subscription. Xbox Game Pass already includes a large library of popular AAA and indie titles, which could easily overshadow the release of Microsoft Jewel. However, Xbox players looking to earn extra Microsoft Rewards points and Gamerscore won't want to miss it.
The game was released on May 6, 2026, on the Xbox PC app. Microsoft Jewel is the latest free game for Windows users. While the gameplay remains the same as in other versions, Jewel includes two additional benefits on its new platform. First, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will not see any ads in the game, providing them with a premium experience. Second, Game Pass subscribers playing Jewel will receive "additional bonuses," which the publisher has not specified, although they may include extra Microsoft Rewards points and similar perks.
In the game, you need to match or connect jewels to fill the meter and collect bonus jewels. The basic setup of the game is to connect jewels from your collection anywhere on the board to create longer matches, trigger chain reactions, create powerful jewels, and clear all jewels from the board in a challenging game mode.
Benefits with Xbox Game Pass subscription:
• ad-FREE gameplay
• earn additional bonuses!
