Why cant i play a game even though I bought it?

Discus and support Why cant i play a game even though I bought it? in XBoX Accessibility to solve the problem; I bought Assassin's creed odyssey but it wont let me play the game without game pass even though it lets me play minecraft.... Discussion in 'XBoX Accessibility' started by Shrihan Korada, Apr 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM.

  1. Why cant i play a game even though I bought it?


    I bought Assassin's creed odyssey but it wont let me play the game without game pass even though it lets me play minecraft.

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    Shrihan Korada, Apr 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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  2. Christopher Barron1 Win User

    fifa 23 wont open it says accses denied

    wait so even though i bought the game i cant play it anymore?
  3. Miguel Molina O Win User

    I cant play minecraft windows 10 even though I bought the game.

    Hi, and thanks for reaching out. My name is Miguel O., Sorry to hear you're experiencing this issue!

    Please make sure the purchase order is "complete"

    https://account.microsoft.com/billing/orders

    Also, proceed to reset the store

    Step 1: Open the Run window by pressing Windows + R key.

    Step 2: Input WSReset.exe in the Run window and click OK.

    Step 3: Then a command prompt window will appear. After a few seconds, Windows Store will open.

    If your problem persists or the problem is fixed please keep me posted!

    Give back to the Community. Help the next person who has this issue by indicating if this reply solved your problem. Click Yes or No below.
  4. Smwutches Win User

    Why can’t I play my game even though I’ve bought it?

    If the game you're trying to play is an onli game, it would require Game Pass Core (or Ultimate which includes Core) in order to access online multiplayer.
  5. Francia J. Win User

    Cant play a game even tho I bought if

    Hi, I hope you're doing great out there. I am an Independent advisor and I am here to help you in regard to your concern.

    Are you getting a prompt that you don't own the game? If yes, we need to make sure that the game is successfully purchased under the account that you're using, please follow the steps below:

    "Go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Payment & billing > Order History"

    If the purchase is past 6 months please check on the website: https://account.microsoft.com/billing/orders

    https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/subscriptio...

    Once confirmed kindly remove and re-add your account.

    " REMOVE ACCOUNT​​​

    ​​​

    1. Press the Xbox button to open the guide. ​​​

    2. Select System > Settings > Account > Remove accounts. ​​​

    3. Select the account that you want to remove, and then select Remove to confirm. ​​​

    4. When you're finished, select Close. ​​​

    ​​​

    POWERCYCLE CONSOLE​​​

    ​​​

    1. Turn off your console by holding the Xbox button on the front of the console for approximately 10 seconds. The console will turn off. ​​​

    2. Turn your console back on by pressing the Xbox button on the console or the Xbox button on your controller. ​​​

    ​​​

    ADD ACCOUNT​​​

    ​​​

    1. Press the Xbox button to open the guide. ​​​

    2. Select your gamerpic in the upper-left corner of the screen, move all the way down and select Add new. ​​​

    3. Enter the Email address and the password.​​​

    4. Read the Microsoft Service Agreement and Privacy Statement, and then select I Accept. ​​​

    5. Follow the steps to configure your Sign-In & Security preferences to add your Microsoft account to your Xbox console.​​​"
  6. Mr G1tsby Win User

    I bought a game and cant play why ?

    If you had redeemed the game appropriately, then it would be on your order history as well. If it's not on your account, then you would have to purchase it or play it off an account that does have the rights. I would suggest removing and redownloading your profile just incase the console is not recognizing your license information correctly.
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