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How to Cancel Xbox Game Pass — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

⏰ 2-3 minutes medium Last Updated: 2026-05-22 $14.99/mo Reviewed by Bill Vampire Editorial Team

Xbox Game Pass is managed through your Microsoft account. Cancellation is straightforward — you keep any games purchased at the member discount, but lose access to the Game Pass library.

Official account or cancellation path: Xbox Game Pass

Go to Microsoft Services page

Visit account.microsoft.com/services and sign in with your Microsoft account. Find Xbox Game Pass in your subscriptions list.

Click "Manage" next to Game Pass

Click "Manage" on your Game Pass subscription (Ultimate, Core, or PC Game Pass).

Click "Cancel" or turn off recurring billing

Choose to cancel the subscription or turn off recurring billing. Your access continues until the end of your paid period.

If you have months of prepaid time stacked up, turning off recurring billing is better than immediate cancellation — you keep all prepaid time.

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Confirm

Confirm your choice. Game Pass library access ends when your current period expires. Games purchased at member discounts remain yours.

Save data for any cloud-saved games before your subscription ends, in case cloud saves become inaccessible.

⚠️ Watch out

✓ Refund may be possible

Microsoft offers refunds within 14 days of purchase. Contact Xbox support at support.xbox.com. After 14 days, refunds are at Microsoft's discretion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my game saves?
For games you own: saves are fine. For Game Pass-only games: cloud saves are preserved for some time. If you re-subscribe, they should still be there.
Can I get a refund for Game Pass?
Microsoft offers refunds within 14 days for digital subscriptions, provided you haven't used significant time. Contact Xbox support for requests.
What games can I still play after canceling?
Only games you purchased (bought outright, including those bought at Game Pass member discounts) remain playable. The entire Game Pass catalog library becomes locked.
Can I play online multiplayer without Game Pass?
Free-to-play games (Fortnite, Warzone, Apex) don't require any subscription. For paid games, you need at least Xbox Game Pass Core for online multiplayer.

Related Cancel Guides

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