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 online gaming.
The rotating nature of the Xbox Game Pass catalog sees games removed approximately every two weeks. The latest batch of removals follows a similar pattern, with previous departures occurring on December 31st.
Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass on January 15th:
The following games will be unavailable after January 15th:
| Game | Platform(s) | Added | Estimated Playthrough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common'hood | Cloud, Console, PC | Jul 2023 | 23–36 hours |
| Escape Academy | Cloud, Console, PC | Jul 2022 | 5–6 hours |
| Exoprimal | Cloud, Console, PC | Jul 2023 | 28–39 hours |
| Figment: Journey Into the Mind | Cloud, Console, PC | Jan 2024 | 5–6.5 hours |
| Insurgency: Sandstorm | Cloud, Console, PC | Nov 2022 | 80–118 hours |
| Those Who Remain | Cloud, Console, PC | Jan 2024 | 6–8 hours |
Half of these games offer multiplayer experiences, notably Exoprimal and Insurgency: Sandstorm. Escape Academy, while featuring a well-received co-op mode, has enjoyed the longest tenure on Game Pass, having been available since July 2022.
Escape Academy's Continued Availability:
While leaving Xbox Game Pass, Escape Academy will be free on the Epic Games Store starting January 16th, ensuring continued PC access. Console players should act quickly to complete the game before its removal.
Future Xbox Game Pass Changes:
The next wave of departures is anticipated on January 31st, with announcements expected alongside the reveal of new January 2025 additions. Confirmed upcoming additions include Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, Eternal Strands, Sniper Elite: Resistance, and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector. Further updates are anticipated around January 23rd, coinciding with the Xbox Developer Direct.
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