How to cancel Xbox Game Pass

Takes about 3 minutes

You cancel online yourself, but it runs across a few screens with retention nudges before you turn off recurring billing.

Steps to cancel Xbox Game Pass

  1. 1Go to account.microsoft.com and open Services & subscriptions.
  2. 2Find Xbox Game Pass and select Manage.
  3. 3Choose Cancel subscription, then Turn off recurring billing.
  4. 4Work past the pause and downgrade offers to confirm; access runs to term end.

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Weighing whether to stay? See our full Xbox Game Pass breakdown with pricing, what’s included, and honest reviews.

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“PlayStation Plus keeps the exit straightforward. Cancel from Account Management on the web in a couple of clicks, or turn off auto-renewal on the console, and it runs to the end of the paid period. No phone or chat gate.”

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