How to Uninstall an Xbox One Game
When your Xbox One is full and you’re ready to uninstall some games, here’s how.
Reinstalling an Xbox One Game After Deletion
When you delete an Xbox One game, the game is removed from your console, but you still own it. That means you are free to reinstall any game you have deleted, as long as you have enough available storage space. To reinstall an uninstalled Xbox One game:
Does Uninstalling an Xbox One Game Delete Saved Games?
The other main concern involved in uninstalling Xbox One games is that local save data is removed right along with the game files. You can prevent any problems here by copying your saved data to external storage, or just moving the entire game to an external hard drive, but Xbox One actually has cloud storage that backs up your save data. For the cloud save function to work, you need to be connected to the internet and signed into Xbox Network. If you get disconnected from the internet or Xbox Network while you’re playing, then your local saved data might not be backed up. So if you’re worried about losing your saved games when you uninstall, make sure to connect to the internet and sign in to Xbox Network when you play your games.
