How do I Cancel Xbox Game Pass? If you've decided that Xbox Game Pass isn't for you, and want to know how to cancel whichever tier you've opted for, we've got you covered.Heidi Nicholas Published 27 Dec 2024 FollowtopicsXbox Game PassGuideHeidi Nicholas If you're looking for info on how to cancel Xbox Game Pass, we've got you covered. Maybe you've tried out one or other of the Game Pass tiers and decided it isn't for you; either because of the monthly cost or because your backlog is starting to look even more alarming. Either way, if you're looking to escape the clutches of Game Pass, here's what to do.Don't forget — the Xbox team has had a bit of a shakeup when it comes to the different tiers of Game Pass. We go into that in more detail in our What is Xbox Game Pass? round-up, but essentially, the current tiers of Game Pass memberships are: Xbox Game Pass Core, Xbox Game Pass Standard, PC Game Pass, and the biggie, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.This article is being republished as one of several guides aimed at first time Xbox owners. TrueAchievements is the largest Xbox community site on the internet, allowing players to track their gaming achievements, discuss strategies and compete in contests and leaderboards. Once you have set yourself up on Xbox, you can register with us for free using your gamertag.Can I get a refund on the rest of my Xbox Game Pass subscription if I cancel it early?If you choose to cancel Xbox Game Pass and turn off your recurring billing, you will retain access to the subscription until the end of the period that you have already paid for. However, there isn't a general option to get a refund for cancelling Game Pass early.How do I cancel Xbox Game Pass on Xbox Series X|S?It's probably easiest to cancel your Game Pass membership on your PC, but you can also reach your Microsoft account through your console by pressing the Home button, heading to "Profile & System" and "My subscriptions." Clicking "view and manage subscriptions" from there will give you the option to cancel your subscription.How do I cancel Xbox Game Pass on my PC?First sign in to your Microsoft Account here to get to your account dashboard. In the Services & Subscriptions panel, you'll see your current subscriptions and the option to cancel. Clicking "Cancel" will take you to a confirmation message, which will tell you when you will lose access to your Xbox Game Pass subscription. Don't forget, if you've had a free trial of Game Pass, to cancel before it auto-renews and charges you for the next month. How do I cancel recurring billing for Xbox Game Pass?If you are already on an auto-renewing payment plan, you can also turn off recurring billing by following the steps above and choosing the option above "Cancel". You can also use your account dashboard to see what your current Game Pass plan's recurring billing is costing you. Likewise, you can find the option to turn off recurring billing for Game Pass in the same place as the option to cancel on your Xbox Series X|S: under "view and manage subscriptions" in your "Profile & System" page. I want to re-join Xbox Game Pass. How do I do it?If time hasn't run out on your subscription period and you want to re-join Xbox Game Pass, you can head to the same Subsciptions and services page on your account and still change your recurring billing options by selecting "Turn on recurring billing." If your Xbox Game Pass access has completely expired, you will be able to find your historic subscriptions at the end of your subscriptions and services page, and renew them from there.If you're going to re-join Xbox Game Pass, it's worth keeping an eye out for offers and gift cards before jumping back in at full price. You can occasionally make use of an offer for one moth of Game Pass for $1, while third party code sellers like Amazon often have deep discounts on top-up cards for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Game Pass does offer a lot of great content. That monthly price can be a pain, but if your reason for cancelling is to do with Game Pass content, don't forget to keep an eye on our list of upcoming Game Pass games to see what might be worth signing back up for!Sometimes we include links to online retail stores. If you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. For more information, check out our affiliate policy.GuideXbox Game Pass Written by Heidi NicholasHeidi tends to lean towards indie games, RPGs, and open-world games on Xbox, and when not playing Disney Dreamlight Valley, happily installs every new wholesome game that appears on Xbox Game Pass, before diving back into favorites like The Witcher 3. She's looking forward to Age of Mythology Retold, Everwild, Fable, and Avowed on the Xbox horizon. Heidi graduated with an MA in English Literature before joining the TrueAchievements team.