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A nostalgic puzzle game called Microsoft Jewel<\/em> has been added to the Xbox PC app as a freebie, offering special perks for Windows users who also have a Game Pass<\/strong> subscription. Xbox Game Pass already includes a large library of popular AAA and indie titles, which could easily overshadow Microsoft Jewel<\/em>‘s release. Still, Xbox gamers looking to earn extra Microsoft Rewards Points and Gamerscore won’t want to miss it.<\/p>\n Microsoft Jewel<\/em> is a household name for many PC players, having long been part of the Microsoft Casual Games lineup on the MSN Zone website. For those unfamiliar, Microsoft has hosted a wide range of free browser games over the years, including the puzzle game in question and the well-known Solitaire<\/em> collection. The downside was that players had to deal with ads while playing these freemium titles.<\/p>\n Related<\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\tXbox Game Pass Adds Magical-Looking Day-One Game<\/p>\n<\/h5>\n Xbox Game Pass adds its 25th day-one title of 2026, with a magical-looking coming-of-age story joining the subscription service.<\/p>\n Released on May 6, 2026, on the Xbox PC app, Microsoft Jewel<\/em> is the latest freebie game for Windows users. While the gameplay remains the same as in other versions, Jewel<\/em> includes two extra perks on its new platform. For one, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will not see any in-game advertisements, giving them the premium experience. Second, Game Pass subscribers who play Jewel<\/em> will receive “extra bonuses,” which the publisher has not specified, though they could include additional Microsoft Rewards Points and similar perks.<\/p>\n Find all 10 pairs<\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n Regular Cover Art <\/span><\/p>\n Start<\/p>\n \n Restart Find all 10 pairs<\/p>\n Regular Cover ArtClean Cover Art<\/span>Start<\/p>\n RestartBack<\/p>\n Jewel<\/em>‘s gameplay is comparable to games like Bejeweled<\/em>, revolving around matching gems. In the Microsoft game, there are multiple quests and daily challenges that help keep the gameplay loop fresh and boost replayability. Jewel<\/em> also features a skill system that allows players to create different gem-smashing combinations. Despite its simple premise, Jewel<\/em> cannot be considered an easy puzzle game. At higher levels, progression slows down significantly, and tackling challenges becomes a nearly impossible feat, most players say.<\/p>\n Image via\u00a0Xbox Game Studios<\/p>\n Many have already been using Jewel<\/em> to collect Microsoft Rewards Points and complete Game Pass Quests. However, the latest release also adds 28 Xbox Achievements to the game, worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore. Even better, most of these achievements are fairly easy to unlock, making it a good option for Game Pass users looking for quick ways to earn Gamerscore.<\/p>\n The good news is that Microsoft Jewel <\/em>can run on almost any Windows 10 device, as it is not a demanding PC game. That said, it requires Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher with an x64 architecture. As for file size, Microsoft Jewel<\/em> takes up less than 500 MB of storage, with a download size of around 240 MB.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A nostalgic puzzle game called Microsoft Jewel has been added to the Xbox PC app as a freebie, offering special perks 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 Microsoft Jewel‘s release. 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