Eight Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late July 2026
Microsoft has announced eight games that will be departing Xbox Game Pass in late July 2026, with all titles marked as “leaving soon” on the official Xbox mobile app. Among the most notable departures are Celeste, the acclaimed indie platformer; Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord, the medieval sandbox strategy game; and Sniper Elite: Resistance, an action-stealth title. Additional games leaving the service include Back to the Dawn and My Friendly Neighborhood.
Game departures from Xbox Game Pass are a regular occurrence as Microsoft’s licensing agreements with publishers expire or require renegotiation. This cycle of content rotation is a standard feature of the subscription service, with players typically offered the opportunity to purchase departing games at discounts before removal.
The timing of these removals in late July represents another chapter in the ongoing changes to the Game Pass library. Microsoft generally provides advance notice through the Xbox mobile app and official channels, giving subscribers adequate time to complete playthroughs or decide whether to purchase titles they wish to retain beyond the subscription service.