Six Titles Leaving Xbox Game Pass on December 15 Across Console and PC

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Microsoft has confirmed that six games will be leaving Xbox Game Pass on December 15, impacting users on both console and PC. The titles that are departing cover a range of genres, from the well-regarded Metroidvania style to narrative horror, real-time strategy, and family-friendly adventure. As is typical for the service, these removals show how the Game Pass library constantly changes as licensing deals expire. Subscribers who want to keep any of the affected games can buy them at a discounted price before they are taken off the service.

Among the noteworthy games leaving is Hollow Knight Voidheart Edition, a seminal 2D Metroidvania beloved for its difficult combat and beautifully melancholic world. Players following the silent Knight’s descent into the fallen kingdom of Hallownest will need to complete their exploration soon. Similarly, the Day One horror experience Still Wakes the Deep, which put players in the shoes of an electrician navigating a collapsing, monster-infested North Sea oil rig in 1975, is also set to depart. This first-person narrative title is distinguished by its reliance on evasion and stealth over traditional combat.

The remaining titles cover a broad spectrum of genres. The tactical roguelike deck builder Wildfrost (PC), which launched Day One and requires players to utilize card placement and counter mechanics to combat an eternal winter, is exiting the service. On the opposite end of the intensity scale, PAW Patrol World will no longer be available on console and PC, ending its tenure as an open-world experience for young players focused on simple, heroic missions. Finally, the cinematic fighter Mortal Kombat 11, which features a time-bending story and the franchise’s signature brutal combat and extensive customization, is also leaving both console and PC platforms, concluding this varied collection of Game Pass titles.

These six games clearly show the wide variety of experiences cycling out on December 15. Xbox Game Pass is still running as a rotating library that you can get on Xbox consoles, PC, and any compatible streaming devices. The Game Pass Ultimate tier bundles in cloud streaming, online multiplayer, and extra offerings from other companies. The upcoming removals are a normal part of how the service works, giving people one last chance to play or buy these titles before they leave the subscription.