Gaming
How to Cancel Xbox Game Pass
Cancel Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass in under 3 minutes via Microsoft account settings.
Cancellation friction
Xbox Game Pass cancellation is clean and simple via Microsoft account settings or the Xbox app.
Refund policy
No refunds. Access continues until end of billing period.
Step-by-step instructions
- Step 1
Go to account.microsoft.com/services → sign in.
- Step 2
Find "Xbox Game Pass" or "PC Game Pass" → click "Cancel".
- Step 3
Follow the prompts → confirm cancellation.
💡 Games in the Game Pass library are no longer playable after cancellation. Games you've purchased separately are unaffected.
Common issues
“I have Game Pass Ultimate — does cancelling also cancel Xbox Live Gold?”
Yes. Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Live Gold. Cancelling Ultimate removes both. Your multiplayer access ends at the end of the billing period.
“Can I cancel Xbox Game Pass on my Xbox console?”
Yes. On your Xbox: press the Xbox button → Settings → Account → Subscriptions → Game Pass → Cancel.
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