Xbox Game Pass Loses These 9 Games In October
Xbox Game Pass is losing nine games in October 2026, including several major titles. The most notable departure is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which was among the best games of 2025 and a contender for Game of the Year. This represents a significant loss for subscribers who were enjoying one of the platform’s most acclaimed recent releases.
Other notable games leaving the service include A Plague Tale: Requiem, a critically acclaimed adventure title, and Evil West, a solid action game with monster-slaying gameplay. The timing is particularly unfortunate for horror fans, as The Casting of Frank Stone—a Dead by Daylight spin-off—will also be removed during October, traditionally the spookiest month of the year. Pacific Drive, an eerie roguelite driving game that developed a strong following since its release, will also depart alongside Donut County.
All nine games are scheduled to leave Xbox Game Pass on October 15, 2026. While Xbox Game Pass regularly cycles new titles in and out each month, this particular month’s removals represent a particularly painful hit for the community, especially with the loss of such a high-profile recent release as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The monthly rotation of games is standard practice for the subscription service, which aims to keep the library fresh across console, PC, and cloud platforms.