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 gameplay.
The removal of games from the Xbox Game Pass catalog is a regular occurrence, happening roughly every two weeks. The recent purge on December 31st saw several titles removed, and this latest wave includes: Escape Academy, Those Who Remain, Exoprimal, Insurgency: Sandstorm, Figment: Journey Into the Mind, and Common'hood.
Xbox Game Pass Departures - January 15th
| Game | Platform(s) | Added | Estimated Playthrough Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, with Exoprimal and Insurgency: Sandstorm being entirely multiplayer focused. 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. Removal times from Game Pass can vary, but most games are typically removed near the end of the scheduled day.
Future Game Pass Changes
The next wave of departures is anticipated on January 31st, with details expected closer to the date, alongside announcements for new January 2025 additions. Confirmed day-one releases for late January 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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