How to Cancel Xbox Game Pass Subscription

Steps to Cancel Xbox Game Pass on Xbox Console
If you are an Xbox console user and want to cancel your Xbox Game Pass subscription, you can do so by following these steps:
- Go to the Home screen on your Xbox console.
- Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
- Navigate to the “Profile & system” tab.
- Select “Settings” and then choose “Account”.
- Select “Subscriptions” and then choose “Xbox Game Pass”.
- Select “Cancel” and follow the prompts to confirm the cancellation.
Once you have canceled your Xbox Game Pass subscription, you will still be able to use the service until the end of your current billing cycle. After that, you will lose access to all Xbox Game Pass games and perks.
Steps to Cancel Xbox Game Pass on PC
If you have subscribed to Xbox Game Pass on your PC and want to cancel your subscription, you can do so by following these steps:
- Open the Microsoft Store app on your PC.
- Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select “Downloads and updates”.
- Click on “Get updates” and wait for the process to complete.
- Click on “Installed” and scroll down to find “Xbox Game Pass”.
- Click on “Xbox Game Pass” and then click on “Manage”.
- Click on “Cancel” and follow the prompts to confirm the cancellation.
After you have canceled your Xbox Game Pass subscription, you will be able to continue playing games until the end of your current billing cycle. Once your subscription has ended, you will lose access to all Xbox Game Pass games and perks.
Steps to Cancel Xbox Game Pass on Mobile Devices
If you have subscribed to Xbox Game Pass on your mobile device and want to cancel your subscription, you can do so by following these steps:
- Open the Xbox app on your mobile device.
- Tap on your profile icon in the top left corner.
- Tap on “Settings” and then select “Subscriptions”.
- Tap on “Xbox Game Pass” and then select “Manage”.
- Tap on “Cancel subscription” and follow the prompts to confirm the cancellation.
Once you have canceled your Xbox Game Pass subscription, you will still be able to use the service until the end of your current billing cycle. After that, you will lose access to all Xbox Game Pass games and perks.
What Happens After Canceling Xbox Game Pass Subscription?
After canceling your Xbox Game Pass subscription, you will lose access to all Xbox Game Pass games and perks at the end of your current billing cycle. However, you will still be able to play any games that you have purchased outright or downloaded for free during your subscription period.
If you decide to resubscribe to Xbox Game Pass at a later date, you will regain access to all of the games and perks that are currently available in the service. Your progress in any games that you played previously will be saved, so you can pick up where you left off.
It is important to note that if you cancel your subscription before the end of the billing cycle, you will not receive a refund for any unused portion of your subscription.
Reasons to Cancel Xbox Game Pass Subscription
While Xbox Game Pass is a great service that offers access to a large library of games for a monthly fee, there may be various reasons why you might want to cancel your subscription, including:
- Financial constraints – If you are on a tight budget or facing financial difficulties, you may need to cut back on expenses and cancel your Xbox Game Pass subscription.
- Lack of interest – If you have lost interest in gaming or are no longer finding value in the games available through Xbox Game Pass, you may want to cancel your subscription.
- Time constraints – If you do not have enough time to play games regularly, you may not be getting your money’s worth out of your Xbox Game Pass subscription and may want to cancel.
- Too many game options – With a constantly updated library of games, it can be overwhelming to choose which games to play, and you may find it easier to cancel your subscription and focus on a few games at a time.
- Technical issues – If you are experiencing technical issues with the service, such as game crashes or slow download speeds, you may want to cancel your subscription and seek alternative gaming options.