Gamepass games opening Microsoft store instead of playing

MoonLunatic2914 · May 24, 2021

I have Xbox Gamepass Ultimate so I have downloaded many games from that onto my PC. Recently all of my gamepass games that aren't downloaded through EA Play have disappeared from my library . Even the desktop shortcuts and files on my computer take me to the Microsoft Store with the Gaming Services app open. I tried to install it but that didn't help.

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XBF Meryem R

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DevikM

I think it is because you are trying to download Sea of thieves instead of the anniversary edition.

Try this:

Open the Microsoft Store(No the gamepass app), then search for Sea of thieves: Anniversary Edition and try to download that.

L4c3rd4

Really? Have you tried, instead of downloading via the gamepass app, using Microsoft store?

Steven_720

Edit* I managed to solve the issue by installing the simulator through the Microsoft store instead of using gamepass.

Seethingmad-[xboxven

If not already solved (on PC, Game Pass), instead of starting via the game link on desktop / program list, instead open the microsoft game store and navigate to MS FS and click play.

Worked for me after prompting a quick update.

Gamepass games opening Microsoft store instead of playing