How to Cancel Xbox Game Pass

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The announcement that the price of Xbox Game Pass is going up has caused quite a stir among gamers. The Ultimate tier is getting the most pushback, now costing $30 a month. This represents a significant 50% price increase, and many Xbox gamers are disappointed with the change.

Despite Microsoft’s efforts to make each subscription level more appealing with added benefits, the increasing costs have become too much for many gamers. The situation has become so severe that the website for canceling Game Pass has repeatedly crashed. This guide will walk you through the process of canceling Xbox Game Pass, regardless of whether you’re gaming on a console or a PC.

How to Cancel Xbox Game Pass on Console

If you want to cancel your subscription on your console, it’s a simple process. Players should first press the Xbox button on their controller. This will bring up the menu, and then you’ll need to navigate to Profile & System.

First, navigate to Settings, then select the Account page. You’ll find a Subscriptions tab there – click on it. Next, choose the specific Game Pass subscription you’re currently using. Select Game Pass, and a window will appear asking if you want to cancel. Confirm the cancellation, and you’re done! You’ll continue to have access to Game Pass benefits until the date shown on your account.

How to Cancel Xbox Game Pass on PC

To cancel Game Pass on your PC, first sign in to your Microsoft account. After you’re logged in, navigate to the ‘Subscriptions‘ section and look for Game Pass. You’ll then see either a ‘Manage‘ option or a ‘Turn on Recurring Billing‘ option.

If Recurring Billing is switched on, your subscription is currently paused and doesn’t require any action. If you see Manage instead, click it and choose Cancel subscription. You’ll then receive a notification confirming you can continue enjoying Game Pass benefits until your current subscription period ends.

Can Xbox Bounce Back from the Game Pass Backlash?

Predicting what’s next for Game Pass is difficult given all the unknowns for the coming year. The main worry is whether Xbox will continue to release significant games on the same day they become available for purchase elsewhere. While Game Pass included potential Game of the Year contenders like and on Day 1 this year, their launch prices-both under $70-were too low to financially support the current cost of a Game Pass subscription.

For Game Pass to remain successful in 2026, it requires more than just highly anticipated day-one releases like the upcoming Fable. It also needs a subscription price that offers good value. Currently at $30 a month, subscribers would essentially need to play around six new $70 games each year to get the most out of the service. If Game Pass can deliver that quantity of well-received titles upon release, it could convince former subscribers to rejoin.

As Xbox nears its 25th anniversary, many are wondering if the company can regain the confidence of its player base. If they don’t, we can expect to see even more people canceling their Game Pass subscriptions down the line.

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2025-10-03 02:44