Nine Games Are About To Leave Xbox Game Pass
Nine games are scheduled to leave Xbox Game Pass in October 2026, giving subscribers only a short window to try them. The article notes that players can also buy departing titles at a discount before they are removed.
The nine titles are set to leave on October 15, 2026. At the article’s publication on October 11, subscribers had six days to sample them. Most are offered through cloud, console, and PC, while Nova Roma is a PC-only Game Preview.
The departing lineup includes Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, A Plague Tale: Requiem, Pacific Drive, Evil West, Donut County, Crime Scene Cleaner, Superball, and The Casting of Frank Stone. Subscribers may buy these games at a discount before removal. The piece calls Clair Obscur the biggest loss and singles out Pacific Drive and A Plague Tale: Requiem.
Subscribers who use Game Pass as a low-cost way to sample games may feel pressure to finish or buy these titles before October 15. The removals could shape purchasing decisions, especially for players curious about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 or Pacific Drive. Discounts may soften the loss, but the short notice could also highlight how digital subscription catalogs change access over time. Developers and publishers may see a final sales bump, while players who miss the window may lose access unless they purchase.