What Games are Leaving Game Pass Soon?
In recent years, Xbox Game Pass has become a sensation in the gaming world. It allows users to play a wide range of titles, both old and new, without having to commit to a full purchase price. But, like with all things, nothing stays forever, and some titles are soon to leave Game Pass. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the upcoming departures and what users can do to keep enjoying their favorite games.
Upcoming Departures: Coffee Talk and More
Before we dive into the specifics, here’s a snapshot of the games that will soon leave Game Pass. In Table 1 below, you can find a list of upcoming departures, along with the games’ genres, developers, and release years:
| Game | Genre | Developer | Release Year | Departure Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Talk | Simulation, Visual Novel | Studio Anshar & Humble Games | 2020 | March 21 |
| Exapunks | Puzzle, Interactive Novel | IVORY’S CHILD & Humble Games | 2019 | April 5 |
| Ghost Song | Adventure | Artaria Games & Humble Games | 2020 | April 22 |
| Gungrave: G.O.R.E. | Third-Person Shooter | Studio5 & PR.Holdings | 2018 | May 20 |
| Football Manager 2023 | Simulation | Sports Interactive & Sega Europe Ltd. | 2022 | June 20 |
| Football Manager 2023 Console | Sports Simulation | Sports Interactive & Sega Europe Ltd. | 2022 | July 18 |
| LAPIN | Simulation, RPG | Studio Doodal & Raw Fury | 2021 | August 16 |
| Townscaper | Simulation, city-building | Raw Fury | 2020 | August 29 |
Reasons for Departure and Replacement Games
So, why are these games leaving Game Pass? The truth is that the service follows a rolling cycle of newly added titles and those on the verge of departure. According to Xbox, Games Leave the Service to [make room for fresh additions], avoid platform limitations, and ensure the quality of the offered library.
What Next for Leaving Games?
Before we bid farewell to these games, let’s focus on what users can do to keep enjoying them:
- Download Your Progress: If you haven’t already, download the game data to ensure a seamless experience even after they leave the service.
- Save Your Progress Offline: Whenever possible, switch to offline mode to manually save your progress, protecting any unfinished content.
- Try Other Games in the Series: If one title in a series has departed, explore other iterations available on Game Pass for an identical gaming experience.
- Consider Purchasing: If a game still offers a great experience or you genuinely want to revisit, purchasing it outright grants ownership, allowing you to enjoy the game without being reliant on the service.
- Explore Alternative Distribution Channels: For games distributed exclusively on Game Pass, like Indie titles, developers often create standalone versions; explore other platforms or keep an eye on the devs’ announcements.
Keep Up to Date with More Games on the Verge
By now, we hope you’ve got your fingers crossed for the pending departures. To be ahead of the curve:
- Subscribe to Email Alerts: Sign up with your favorite gaming news website to stay updated on future departures and new title releases.
- Follow Platforms’ Blogs: Keep a watchful eye on both the official Xbox Game Pass and Game Developers’ News feeds.
- Search and Monitor Gaming Forums: Shareholder forums, Subreddit r/PCGaming and other online communities also report upcoming departures to maintain informed gaming enthusiasts.