Introduction
If you’re a mobile game developer, you know that Game Pass is an increasingly popular subscription service that allows players to access a vast library of games for one low monthly fee. While this can be great for players looking to try new things without breaking the bank, it can also be frustrating for developers who are trying to monetize their games. In this article, we’ll take you through the steps of how to deactivate Game Pass on a mobile device, so you can keep your games available to paying customers.
Step 1: Check Your Subscription Settings
Before you can deactivate Game Pass, you need to make sure that it’s actually enabled for your game. To do this, log into your developer account on the Microsoft Store and navigate to the “Settings” section. From here, select the game you want to deactivate from the list of available games. Once you have selected your game, scroll down to the “Game Pass” section.
If Game Pass is currently enabled for your game, it will be listed as “Subscribed.” To disable Game Pass, simply click on the toggle button next to “Subscribed” and switch it to “Unsubscribed.” If Game Pass is not currently enabled, you’ll receive an error message indicating that it’s not available for your game.
Step 2: Update Your Store Listing
Once you’ve disabled Game Pass in the Microsoft Store settings, you’ll need to update your store listing to reflect this change. To do this, log into your developer account and navigate to the “Listings” section. From here, select the game you want to update from the list of available games. In the store listing editor, scroll down to the “Game Pass” section.
If Game Pass was previously enabled, it will be listed as a feature of your game with a toggle button next to it. To disable Game Pass, simply click on the toggle button and switch it to “Off.” If Game Pass was not previously enabled, you’ll see an error message indicating that it’s not available for your game.
Step 3: Notify Your Players
Now that Game Pass is disabled for your game, you’ll need to let your players know. To do this, log into your developer account and navigate to the “Communications” section. From here, select the game you want to notify from the list of available games.
In the communications editor, scroll down to the “Game Pass” section. If Game Pass was previously enabled, it will be listed as a feature of your game with a toggle button next to it. To disable Game Pass, simply click on the toggle button and switch it to “Off.” If Game Pass was not previously enabled, you’ll see an error message indicating that it’s not available for your game.
Once Game Pass is disabled, you can send out a notification to your players letting them know. You can customize the notification text and choose when and how you want to send it out (e.g., in-game or via email).
FAQs
Q: Why did I receive an error message saying that Game Pass was not available for my game?
A: If Game Pass is not currently enabled for your game, you’ll see an error message indicating that it’s not available. You can enable Game Pass in the Microsoft Store settings and update your store listing to reflect this change.
Q: Will players still be able to access my game if I disable Game Pass?
A: Yes, players will still be able to access your game even if you disable Game Pass. However, they’ll no longer be able to play it through the Game Pass subscription service. If you want to monetize your game, you may need to consider other pricing models such as a one-time purchase or monthly subscription.
Q: How do I notify my players about the change in Game Pass availability?
A: You can send out a notification to your players using the communications editor in your developer account. You can customize the notification text and choose when and how you want to send it out.
Conclusion
Deactivating Game Pass for your mobile game can be a great way to monetize it and ensure that it’s only available to paying customers.