Xbox Game Pass Losing One of Its Oldest Games and 7 Other Titles Tomorrow

June 29, 2026 - 20:28

Xbox Game Pass subscribers will see eight games leave the library tomorrow, and one of them has been a fixture since the service first launched back in 2017. The departure marks the end of an era for a title that has been available to subscribers for over seven years, making it one of the longest-running games in the catalog.

Among the games leaving are a mix of indie hits and older AAA titles. The original launch-era game, which helped define the early value of Game Pass, will finally rotate out. Other departures include a critically acclaimed action-platformer, a narrative-driven puzzle game, and a few lesser-known but well-regarded indie projects. The full list covers a range of genres, from first-person shooters to strategy games.

For players who want to keep playing these games after they leave, Microsoft offers a 20% discount on purchases. However, once the titles are removed, they will no longer be accessible through the subscription unless they return in a future wave. This is a standard part of the Game Pass cycle, where new games arrive every month while older ones rotate out to make room.

The loss of the launch-era game is particularly notable for long-time subscribers. It was one of the first games to show that Game Pass could offer lasting value, and its removal signals how much the library has evolved since 2017. While no replacements have been announced for this specific batch, the service continues to add new titles regularly, including several day-one releases from major publishers.