It will also explain how to turn off a subscription that is set to renew automatically.

Cancel Using the Xbox Console

This is the quickest way, assuming the Xbox itself is handy.

We used an Xbox Series X for the screens below.

Subscriptions setting highlighted in the Account screen in the Settings app on an Xbox Series X.

On the Home screen, selectSettings.

In theAccountsection, selectSubscriptions.

Select yourXbox Game Passsubscription.

The “Cancel Subscription” option in Xbox console settings

From theXbox website, enter to the Xbox web link associated with the subscription you wish to cancel.

Select yourprofileicon in the upper-right corner of the page, and then clickMy Microsoft account.

SelectServices & subscriptionsat the top of the screen.

The “My Microsoft Account” option under one’s user pic on the Microsoft website

Click theXbox Game Passsection on theServices & subscriptionspage.

It will either sayXbox Game Pass CoreorXbox Game Pass Ultimate, depending on which subscription you have.

SelectCancel subscriptionand follow the next steps to confirm.

Services & subscriptions in a Microsoft Account

What Happens When You Cancel an Xbox Game Pass Subscription?

Regardless of how you cancel your Game Pass subscription, you’ll lose access to all of its features.

Here’s what that means for both tiers:

Canceling your subscription doesn’t close your Xbox internet account.

The Game Pass section on Microsoft’s subscriptions page

FAQ

Head to theclose your account page at Microsoft’s site.

You’ll need to sign in and verify the account you wish to close.

You also lose your GamerTag.

The “Cancel subscription” option on the Microsoft site

Microsoft has a page explaining in more detailwhat happens when you close a Microsoft account.

The “Turn off recurring billing” option on the Microsoft website