How to fix
0x80072EE2 error in Xbox Game Pass
on Windows

Hello. I have been trying to install Darkest Dungeon on Xbox Game Pass on PC, and it just keeps failing with the 0x80072EE2 error code every time. Please advise on what I should do to resolve this.

Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service offered by Microsoft that provides access to a large library of games to play on a Windows PC and Xbox consoles. The service offers a variety of games from different genres, including first-person shooters, action games, role-playing games, and more.

The library is updated regularly with new games, and subscribers can download and play games for as long as they maintain their subscriptions. Additionally, it includes perks such as access to exclusive in-game content, discounts on games and DLC, and the ability to play online multiplayer with friends.

To use Xbox Game Pass on a PC, users need to have a Windows computer and the Xbox app, which can be downloaded for free from the Microsoft Store. Once they are subscribed to the service, they can browse the library and download the games they want to play.

Despite the advantages of never-ending games, users run into problems sometimes, and the 0x80072EE2 error is one of them. This error usually appears whenever players are trying to install new games from Game Pass. Sometimes, it may also show up when users attempt to install the Xbox App itself. Windows update errors or Media Creation Tool errors with this code can also occur, although we won't be talking about these instances here.

0x80072EE2 error in Game Pass can indicate many different things, although most commonly, it is the case of incorrect connectivity settings. Internet issues on the users' side may also cause this issue. In other cases, a corrupt Windows update might cause the error.

In any case, we provide several methods that should help you fix the 0x80072EE2 error on Game Pass. We first recommend running a scan with a potent PC repair app [d1], which can easily determine whether system files are corrupted and repair them at once. It can also easily deal with common Windows problems such as BSODs, registry corruption, and more.

Solution 1. Install all the available updates

Microsoft constantly ships updates that fix prevalent bugs. Thus, if you are having trouble with any Windows components, you should first make sure that the system is up to date.

• Type Updates in Windows search and press Enter.
• Here, click Check for updates.
• Wait till Windows downloads and installs all the necessary files.
• If optional updates are available, install them as well.
• Reboot your system.

Solution 2. Run troubleshooters

Since the Xbox app is a Windows app, you should run the troubleshooter and see if something is wrong. In addition, we recommend running an Internet connection troubleshooter as well.

• Type troubleshoot in Windows search and press Enter.
• Select Additional troubleshooters/Other troubleshooters.
• Find Windows Store Apps and click Run the troubleshooter.
• Once done, find Internet Connections and run it as well.
• If troubleshooters find anything, they will repair the issues present.

Solution 3. Reset Relevant apps

Xbox Game Pass works with multiple components, including Windows Store, the Xbox app, and Gaming Services. We recommend resetting them all:

• Right-click on Start and pick Apps and Features.
• Locate Windows Store Apps and select Advanced options.
• Scroll down and click Terminate and then Reset.
• Repeat the same process for Gaming Services and Xbox app.

Solution 4. Uninstall the latest Windows update [if applicable]

If you start to face the 0x80072EE2 error after a Windows update, it might be that it caused the issue. Try uninstalling it and see if that helps you to get rid of the error:

• Type Control Panel in Windows search and hit Enter.
• Go to Programs > Uninstall a program.
• Select View installed updates.
• From the list, uninstall the most recent Windows update (right-click > Uninstall).
• Restart your computer.

Note: if your Windows updates automatically, you should Pause the updates before restarting your PC.

Solution 5. Make sure Xbox Live Multiplayer is connected

• Right-click on Start and pick Settings.
• Go to the Gaming section.
• Select Xbox Networking on the left.
• Under Xbox Live multiplayer, make sure the Internet connection shows as Connected.
• If not, you can click Fix it button and follow the on-screen instructions.