Microsoft has named the games that are saying goodbye to Xbox Game Pass in 2026, with all of these being highlighted as “leaving soon” on the official Xbox mobile app.
There have been constant Game Pass deletions in 2026, with 14 verified exits in two different waves in April alone. This timetable contains all of the known withdrawal dates, platform availability, and which games you should prioritise if you are trying to figure out which games are leaving Game Pass before they disappear.
The list only includes confirmed departures, and will be updated with new waves as they are rolled out by Microsoft. While you’re clearing your backlog, don’t forget that Xbox has made some big changes to the Game Pass policy.
In 2026, what constitutes a game leaving Game Pass?
Not every game that vanishes from Game Pass can be classified as a scheduled removal. To maintain the accuracy and utility of the schedule , this item employs a particular set of standards.
- Included: Games with an official removal date confirmed by Microsoft or the Game Pass app’s Leaving Soon tab.
- Included: Titles announced in official Xbox Wire posts or the Game Pass app before their departure.
- Included: Platform-specific removals, meaning a game leaving PC Game Pass but staying on console will be noted with that distinction.
- Included: EA Play titles departing the service, though their exact dates are sometimes confirmed later than standard Game Pass titles.
- Not included: Unconfirmed speculation about games that might leave based on licensing patterns alone.
- Not included: Games removed without prior notice or explanation, unless confirmed after the fact.
Confirmed removal notifications also serve as a buying window because Game Pass members receive at least a 20% discount on any departing title prior to its removal. It is even more important than ever to continue to keep track of what you might have to buy entirely given that recent Game Pass changes to the pricing have impacted the structure of services.
The whole list of games that will be removed from Game Pass in 2026
The whole confirmed list of games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in 2026 is shown below, arranged by month and removal wave. Platform availability and a brief explanation of its significance are included in each entry.
Departures in January 2026
At the beginning of 2026, five titles from a variety of genres, including action role-playing and narrative adventure, were removed from Game Pass.
- Road 96 is a narrative road trip adventure that was highly praised by critics for its procedural storytelling.
- Neon White is a fast-paced card-based action game with a focus on speedrunning.
- Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is an action role-playing game that debuted on day one.
- The Ascent is a cyberpunk twin-stick shooter that supports both solo and cooperative play.
- Grinch Xmas Adventures was a holiday-themed game with a seasonal departure schedule.
Departures in March 2026
on March 2026, there were six games remaining on Game Pass. At the time of publication, certain title names were not verified in the supplied material that was accessible.
Wave 1 Departures on April 15, 2026
Five titles were removed from the service in the initial wave of April removals, including one of the most well-known departures of the year thus far.
- Grand Theft Auto V (Both Editions): GTA 5’s Enhanced and Legacy versions are no longer available. On April 15, 2025, GTA 5 was added back to Game Pass, completing a nearly one-year cycle. This is the largest loss of the wave if you haven’t completed it.
- Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes – A JRPG that joined the service in February 2025 and requires a significant time investment to complete. Players who want to see it through should prioritize it immediately.
- Ashen is a Soulslike that has been on the service for quite sometime now and has a unique artistic flair.
- My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery is a short game that can be finished in a few hours, making it a low-effort accomplishment hunting opportunity prior to removal.
- Terra Invicta is a PC-only deep strategy game. Fans of strategy who haven’t started it should be aware that it won’t be accessible on a console.
Wave 2 Departures: April 30/May 1, 2026
Nine titles were formally eliminated as of May 1, 2026, making the second wave the heavier of the two. There are a number of well praised games in this wave, as well as a game that left after just one week.
- Citizen Sleeper (Console, PC, Cloud) – A critically acclaimed RPG with a strong narrative identity. One of the more significant losses from this wave for genre fans.
- Creatures of Ava (Console, PC, Cloud) – An action-adventure title centered on creature rescue mechanics.
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Console, PC, Cloud) – A long-running fighting game with extensive content for Dragon Ball fans.
- Hunt: Showdown 1896 (Console, PC, Cloud) – A competitive extraction shooter with a dedicated player base.
- Goat Simulator (Console, Cloud) – A long-time Game Pass staple that has been on the service for years.
- Goat Simulator: Remastered (Console, PC, Cloud) – The updated version of the sandbox physics title, departing alongside the original.
- Endless Legend 2 (PC only) – A 4X strategy game that left just one week after joining the service, which sources described as a potential oversight.
- Revenge of the Savage Planet (Console, PC, Cloud) – A colorful first-person exploration game with co-op support.
- NHL 24 (EA Play title; Console, PC, Cloud) – An EA Play title whose exact departure date had not been officially confirmed as of mid-April 2026.
Here’s the full list of games set to leave Xbox Game Pass in early May 2026:
- Galacticare
- Go Mecha Ball
- Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo
- PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship
- Planet of Lana
As of mid-April 2026, the precise release date of NHL 24 (EA Play title; Console, PC, Cloud) had not been officially revealed. To counteract these deletions, Hades 2 joined Game Pass in April 2026 along with Final Fantasy IV, Tiny Bookshop, and Replaced.
