xbox Game Pass Loses Several Titles in January 2026
Xbox Game Pass subscribers are facing a wave of game departures in January 2026, including several popular titles. Microsoft has announced that a number of games will be leaving the service on january 31st, 2026, prompting players to either purchase the titles they want to keep or finish them before they’re removed.
Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass
- Persona 3 Reload: The critically acclaimed JRPG will be leaving the service. IGN review
- like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s latest Yakuza title is also set to depart. GameSpot Review
- Cyberpunk 2077: CD Projekt Red’s open-world RPG, which recently saw a surge in popularity following the release of its major 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty expansion, will be removed. PC Gamer Review
- cocoon: the unique puzzle adventure game is also leaving the service. Rock Paper Shotgun Review
Microsoft has not provided a specific reason for removing these titles, but it’s common practice for games to rotate in and out of the Game Pass library as licensing agreements expire. This allows Microsoft to refresh the catalog and introduce new games to keep the service appealing.
How to Keep Playing
Players who wish to continue playing any of these games after January 31st, 2026, will need to purchase them individually through the Xbox store or other retailers. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members may also be eligible for a discount on these purchases, as Microsoft often offers a special deal to subscribers when games are leaving the service.
The removal of these titles comes amidst other recent gaming news, including leaks surrounding the upcoming Marathon release date and footage from a cancelled Xbox game. More on Marathon’s release date and footage from a cancelled Xbox game.
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