How to Cancel Xbox Game Pass and Turn Off Auto-Renewal
Updated 2026-05-03 · 3 min read
Cancel Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at account.microsoft.com in 2 minutes. Turn off auto-renewal before your billing date. Works for PC Game Pass and Game Pass Core too.
Quick answer
Go to account.microsoft.com/services, find your Xbox Game Pass subscription, and click Cancel. You can also cancel on your Xbox console under Settings > Account > Subscriptions.
Overview
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate bundles console and PC gaming with Xbox Live Gold and cloud gaming in one subscription. It auto-renews monthly unless you turn it off. Canceling is simple through the Microsoft account portal or the Xbox console itself.
TL;DR
- Cancel at: account.microsoft.com/services > Cancel
- Or: Xbox console > Settings > Account > Subscriptions
- Access continues until the billing period ends
- No cancellation fee
- Games downloaded require an active subscription to play
- Applies to all tiers: Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Core
How to cancel Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Cancel at account.microsoft.com
Best for: All subscribers. Fastest method.
Estimated time: ~2 min
- Go to account.microsoft.com/services and sign in with your Microsoft account. A list of your active subscriptions appears.
- Find Xbox Game Pass (or Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, or Game Pass Core). Click Manage. Subscription details open.
- Click Cancel or Turn off recurring billing. A confirmation prompt appears.
- Confirm the cancellation. The subscription shows an end date rather than a renewal date. A confirmation email is sent.
Tip: Turning off recurring billing does not cancel immediately. You retain access until the current period ends.
Cancel on Xbox console
Best for: Anyone who prefers using their Xbox
Estimated time: ~3 min
- Press the Xbox button and go to Profile & System > Settings > Account > Subscriptions. Your active subscriptions are listed.
- Select Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (or the relevant tier). Choose Cancel. Cancellation confirmation.
Cancel through Apple (if billed via App Store)
Best for: Users who subscribed through Apple on iOS
Estimated time: ~2 min
- iPhone Settings > your name > Subscriptions. Find Xbox Game Pass and cancel. If not listed, Apple is not billing you.
Cancel through Google Play (if billed via Play Store)
Best for: Android users who subscribed through Google Play
Estimated time: ~2 min
- Google Play > Profile > Payments and subscriptions > Subscriptions. Find Xbox and cancel. If not listed, Microsoft or another platform is billing you.
Frequently asked questions
Does Xbox Game Pass auto-renew?
Yes. Go to account.microsoft.com/services and turn off recurring billing to prevent the next charge.
Can I still play downloaded games after canceling?
No. Game Pass games require an active subscription to play, even if downloaded. Your saves are preserved for if you resubscribe.
Will I lose online multiplayer when I cancel?
If you are on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass Core, yes. Online multiplayer requires one of those tiers.
Can I pause instead of cancel?
Microsoft does not offer a formal pause option. Turning off auto-renewal and letting the subscription expire is the closest equivalent.
How do I cancel Xbox Game Pass on my phone?
Go to account.microsoft.com/services in a mobile browser and sign in. The cancel option is the same as on desktop.