Xbox Game Pass Removes 8 More Games Very Soon
Microsoft has announced the second wave of Xbox Game Pass removals for September 2026, with eight games departing the service on September 30. This brings the total number of games removed from Game Pass in September alone to 18, following an initial removal of 10 titles earlier in the month.
The games leaving on September 30 include several notable titles. Sifu, the critically acclaimed third-person martial arts brawler developed by Sloclap, is among the departures. Other major removals include Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Little Nightmares 2 Enhanced Edition, and Atomfall. Additionally, SOPA Tale of the Stolen Potato, Sworn, Little Rocket Lab, and Terminull Brigade will also be removed from the service.
To offset these departures, Microsoft is bringing new content to Game Pass during the same period. Minecraft Dungeons II is scheduled to arrive on September 29, followed by Gears of War: E-Day on October 6. Another Call of Duty title will also join the service in September, adding to the platform’s offerings.
The cyclical nature of Game Pass continues, with Microsoft regularly rotating titles to manage licensing agreements and keep the library fresh. The significant number of removals this month reflects the ongoing challenges of maintaining a diverse game catalog while managing the complexities of licensing deals in the gaming industry.