How do I backup my Xbox Game Pass to my computer?

To backup your Xbox Game Pass games to your computer, you need to make sure that your Microsoft Store account and your Xbox account are linked, then launch the Xbox app on your computer and navigate to the game you want to backup, from there you can select the “cloud gaming” button and access your games, or go to the Microsoft Store and find the game in your library and select the “Files” tab to manage your game files. You can also use the “Change Drive” option to move your game files to a different location on your computer, such as an external hard drive, to free up space on your primary drive and keep your games safe.

Understanding Xbox Game Pass and Cloud Saves

What is Xbox Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service that allows you to play a wide variety of games on your Xbox console and Windows 10/11 device, with new games being added all the time, and you can access your games across multiple devices as long as you have a stable internet connection and your Xbox Live account is active.

FAQs

1. Q: Can I transfer Gamepass from Xbox to PC? A: Yes, you can transfer your Game Pass subscription from your Xbox to your PC by signing in to the Xbox app on your computer with the same Microsoft account you use on your Xbox, and then you can access all your games and play them on your PC.
2. Q: Where does Xbox Game Pass save on PC? A: Xbox Game Pass saves your game files in the “C:UsersYOUR USERAppDataLocalPackages” folder on your PC, and you can also find your saved games in the Xbox app under the “My Games” section.
3. Q: How do I keep my Xbox Game Pass games forever? A: To keep your Xbox Game Pass games forever, you need to purchase them at a discount while you are still a Game Pass subscriber, and then they will be yours to keep even after they leave the Game Pass catalog.
4. Q: Will I lose my games if I cancel Game Pass? A: If you cancel your Game Pass subscription, you will lose access to the games included in the subscription, but your saved progress and achievements will still be saved on your console or PC, and you can access them again if you resubscribe or purchase the games separately.
5. Q: Can you permanently keep Gamepass games? A: No, you can only keep playing Game Pass games as long as they are available through the subscription service and you have an active Game Pass subscription.
6. Q: Does Xbox Game Pass for PC have cloud saves? A: Yes, Xbox Game Pass for PC has cloud saves, which means your game progress is saved automatically to the cloud and synced across all your devices, so you can pick up where you left off on any device.
7. Q: Can you transfer saves from Xbox Game Pass to Steam? A: Yes, you can transfer your saves from Xbox Game Pass to Steam, but the process may vary depending on the game and its save location, and some games may not support save transfers.
8. Q: How do I transfer my Xbox Game Pass? A: Game Pass is tied to your Microsoft account, not your console, so you can access your Game Pass subscription on any device by signing in with the same account.
9. Q: Where are Xbox Game Pass saves stored? A: Xbox Game Pass saves are stored in the cloud, and they are automatically synced across all your devices, so you can access your saved games from any device with an internet connection.
10. Q: How do I transfer GamePass games to another computer? A: You can transfer Game Pass games to another computer by using a USB drive to copy the game files from one computer to another, or by signing in to the Xbox app on the new computer with the same Microsoft account.
11. Q: Can you transfer saves from Xbox Game Pass? A: Yes, you can transfer your saves from Xbox Game Pass to another device or platform, but the process may vary depending on the game and its save location.
12. Q: How do I access my cloud saves on Xbox PC? A: You can access your cloud saves on Xbox PC by signing in to the Xbox app with the same Microsoft account you used to save the game, and then launching the game and selecting the “Load Game” option.
13. Q: Can you transfer Xbox game saves? A: Yes, you can transfer your Xbox game saves from one console to another by signing in to the Xbox app on the new console with the same Microsoft account, and then syncing your saves from the cloud.
14. Q: Does Xbox game pass sync across devices? A: Yes, Xbox Game Pass syncs across devices, so you can access your games and saved progress on any device with an internet connection, as long as you are signed in with the same Microsoft account.
15. Q: How do I backup my Xbox one game saves? A: You can backup your Xbox One game saves by enabling cloud saved games in your Xbox settings, and then your saves will be automatically synced to the cloud and available on all your devices.