Xbox Game Pass members are facing a last-minute scramble as the clock ticks down on six popular titles set to be removed from the service. These games will be gone for good when 2025 comes to a close on Wednesday, 31 December.
Which Games Are Disappearing from the Service?
The half-dozen titles exiting the subscription library are part of the platform's regular rolling update. Gamers have labelled the departure of one particular fan-favourite as a significant loss.
Leading the list is the acclaimed 2D crossover fighter, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle. Often dubbed 'Smash Bros Lite' by the community, this 2018 release from Arc System Works brings together vibrant characters from franchises like BlazBlue, Persona 4 Arena, and RWBY. It earned a solid 76% Metacritic score at launch, with praise for its accessible mechanics and online play.
The Full List of Departing Titles
The complete selection of games being removed across Cloud, Console, and PC platforms is as follows:
- BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle - Cloud, Console and PC
- Close to the Sun - Cloud, Console and PC
- Humankind - Cloud, Console and PC
- Lego 2K Drive - Cloud and Console
- McPixel 3 - Cloud, Console and PC
- Party Animals - Cloud and Console
Notable Titles Gamers Will Miss
Alongside the beloved fighter, subscribers are also losing access to the historical simulation Humankind. This game allows players to build their own civilisation and guide it through pivotal moments in human history, facing complex moral decisions along the way.
The departure also includes the chaotic party game Party Animals and the open-world driving adventure Lego 2K Drive, leaving a diverse gap in the Game Pass catalogue. With the removal time set for New Year's Eve, players have only a few remaining hours to complete any final achievements or storylines.
This exodus underscores the importance for subscribers to regularly check the 'Leaving Soon' section of Xbox Game Pass to avoid missing out on their favourite games. The service's evolving library means titles come and go, but the end-of-year cut-off provides a firm deadline for these six experiences.
