Xbox Game Pass loses eight more games at the end of July
Xbox Game Pass subscribers are bracing for a reduction in the service's library as eight titles are scheduled for removal at the end of July.
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Eight games are set to be removed from the Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass catalogs on July 31, 2026. Among the titles identified for departure is Crusader Kings 3.
Coverage from outlets including TwistedVoxel, PCGamesN, ComicBook.com, Pure Xbox, and TrueAchievements highlights these impending removals. Reports note that subscriber sentiment surrounding the reduction of the service's available library has been focused on potential cancellations.
It remains to be seen which additional titles, if any, will be added to the service to replace the outgoing games. Further announcements regarding the platform's library updates for August have not yet been specified.
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Quick answers
When are the games leaving Xbox Game Pass?
The eight games are scheduled to leave the service on July 31, 2026.
Which games are being removed?
Coverage confirms that Crusader Kings 3 is among the eight titles leaving the service.
Does this affect PC users?
Yes, coverage notes that PC Game Pass is included in these library changes.
Coverage (5)
- 8 Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass on July 31 TwistedVoxel · 2d ago
- PC Game Pass takes a fresh blow with eight big losses, including Crusader Kings 3 PCGamesN · 2d ago
- Xbox Game Pass Is Getting Worse on July 31, and Subscribers Are Ready to Cancel ComicBook.com · 2d ago
- Eight Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late July 2026 Pure Xbox · 2d ago
- Xbox Game Pass loses eight more games at the end of July TrueAchievements · 2d ago broke it first
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