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

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You're paying $9.99/month (Game Pass Standard), $14.99/month (Game Pass Core, annual $59.99), or $19.99/month (Game Pass Ultimate: console + PC + cloud + EA Play).

Cancel on iPhone / iPad (Xbox App)

  1. 1

    Game Pass is not billed through Apple. You must cancel via web.

  2. 2

    Open Safari and go to account.microsoft.com/services.

  3. 3

    Sign in with your Microsoft/Xbox account.

  4. 4

    Find Xbox Game Pass and tap Manage.

  5. 5

    Tap Cancel Subscription.

  6. 6

    Follow the prompts. Microsoft may offer a discount — decline to proceed.

  7. 7

    Confirm cancellation.

Cancel on Xbox Console

  1. 1

    Press the Xbox button to open the guide.

  2. 2

    Go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Subscriptions.

  3. 3

    Select Xbox Game Pass.

  4. 4

    Select Cancel Subscription.

  5. 5

    Follow the prompts to confirm. You keep access until the end of the billing period.

Cancel on Web (Desktop)

  1. 1

    Go to account.microsoft.com/services and sign in.

  2. 2

    Find Xbox Game Pass (or Game Pass Ultimate).

  3. 3

    Click Manage > Cancel Subscription.

  4. 4

    Microsoft will show what you'll lose and may offer a deal.

  5. 5

    Click Continue to Cancel, then confirm.

  6. 6

    You retain access to Game Pass games until the end of the current billing period.

What happens after cancellation

  • You keep access to Game Pass games until the end of your billing period.

  • After that, Game Pass games become unplayable — but games you purchased at a discount remain yours.

  • Game save data is preserved in Xbox Cloud (synced automatically).

  • Xbox Live Gold multiplayer access ends if it was part of your Ultimate subscription.

  • EA Play access ends if included in your Game Pass Ultimate plan.

Will I lose my data, playlists, or history?

All game save data, achievements, friends lists, and purchase history remain on your Microsoft/Xbox account permanently. Game Pass games become unplayable but any games purchased at the Game Pass member discount remain yours. Resubscribing restores full access instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1Do I lose my game saves when I cancel Game Pass?

No. Game saves are stored in Xbox Cloud and remain on your account indefinitely. If you resubscribe or purchase a game later, your saves pick up right where you left off.

Q2Can I still play games I bought at a Game Pass discount?

Yes. Any game you purchased (even at the Game Pass member discount of up to 20%) is yours to keep. Only games you were accessing through the Game Pass subscription become unplayable.

Q3What's the difference between Game Pass tiers?

Core ($59.99/yr) includes online multiplayer and a small rotating game library. Standard ($9.99/mo) adds hundreds of games for console. Ultimate ($19.99/mo) includes console + PC games, cloud gaming, EA Play, and online multiplayer. PC Game Pass ($9.99/mo) is available separately for PC only.

Q4Is there a free alternative to Game Pass?

Xbox Free Play Days offers temporary free access to select games on weekends. PlayStation has a similar service (PS Plus). Epic Games Store gives away free PC games weekly. None match Game Pass's library size, but they provide free gaming options.

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