Xbox Game Pass Losing 6 Games Today, Including 3 Great Multiplayer Titles

Six Xbox Game Pass titles are departing on January 15th, primarily around midnight local time. This includes both single-player and multiplayer games, impacting subscribers who rely on the service for multiplayer experiences.

The rotating nature of the Xbox Game Pass catalog sees games removed roughly every two weeks. This latest batch follows the December 31st removals.

Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass on January 15th:

Half of these are primarily multiplayer games, with Escape Academy offering a well-received co-op mode. Escape Academy, having been available since July 2022, boasts the longest tenure among these departing titles.

Escape Academy's Continued Availability:

While leaving Xbox Game Pass, Escape Academy will be free on the Epic Games Store starting January 16th. Console players should prioritize finishing it before its removal, while PC players can claim it for free.

Removal times vary, but most games are typically removed near the end of the scheduled day.

Future Xbox Game Pass Updates:

The next wave of removals is anticipated on January 31st, with announcements expected alongside the January 2025 Wave 2 additions. Confirmed day-one additions for January 31st include Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, Eternal Strands, Sniper Elite: Resistance, and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector. Further news is expected around January 23rd, coinciding with the Xbox Developer Direct.