Error when downloading The Outer Worlds with XBOX Game Pass on PC

Just wanted to say that I am having the exact same issue. Also with Outer Worlds. I have not found a solution yet. My experience was the following.

I had been playing Outer worlds for a few weeks without issue. About a week ago it suddenly refused to open. The other game I had installed, Age of Empires II, also would not open (previously it did open). I then uninstalled both games.

When trying to reinstall Outer Worlds the download refused to work. It simply does not start the download. No error message is displayed. The UI changes to the progress bar but then back to the install button immediately.

I then reinstalled the xbox game pass application. The Outer Worlds download still did not work.

I then tried to download Subnautica. This worked and is playable.

But I downloaded the gamepass for Outer Worlds so...

First month using the XBox PC pass and only subbed for FM and Outer Worlds. Hopefully I can get Outer Worlds finished before my pass runs out for the month because I am defiantly not going to stick with a service that removes games when you are half way
through them. Guess I'll buy FM2020 off of Steam then.

I've downloaded Outer Worlds from Game Pass, excited to try it.

Tried that, but this article about console code, while i have problems on PC.

Hi,

The 0x8xxxxxxx error codes for Windows 10 Xbox Game Pass are Windows error codes, not error codes for the Game Pass app. The Game Pass app is simply an extension of the Windows Store.

Error code 0x80070005 is a Windows update error. Which means, despite your Operating System being updated to the latest version (be sure yours says version 1903) one or
more Windows Updates are either not installed or damaged.

Things to try:

Run the System File Checker

SFC or System File Checker is a Windows inbuilt utility that lets you scan and repair damaged and corrupt system files that might be hindering the update installation.

Hold the Windows key and tap R to bring up the run command box.

Type CMD into this box and press enter

In Windows Command Prompt Type sfc /scannow and hit Enter key.

Wait for a while till the scan and repair process is finished

Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter.

Press and hold the Windows key and tap X and click ‘Settings.’

Go to ‘Update & Security and click on Troubleshoot

Click on Windows update

Click ‘Run the troubleshooter’.

Grant admin permission and follow the troubleshoot wizard to apply fixes

A last resort would be to reset your Windows. However, this will delete your stored files and applications, so try the above first and let us know how you get on.