Summary
- Xbox Game Pass is set to remove six games, including Exoprimal and Escape Academy, on January 15, likely around midnight local time.
- Half of the games leaving are multiplayer titles.
- PC gamers can still play Escape Academy starting tomorrow, as it will be available for free on the Epic Games Store.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers will see six games depart from the service later today, January 15. This change could significantly impact those who enjoy multiplayer gaming through the platform.
The Xbox Game Pass library typically undergoes updates every 15 days, with games being removed in the middle and at the end of each month. The last update occurred on December 31, when titles like LEGO 2K Drive and McPixel 3 were removed.
Another set of six games will be removed within the next 24 hours. The games leaving Xbox Game Pass on January 15 include Escape Academy, Those Who Remain, Exoprimal, Insurgency: Sandstorm, Figment: Journey Into the Mind, and Common'hood.
Xbox Game Pass Games Leaving Today, January 15
| Game | Platform(s) | Added | How Long To Beat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common'hood | Cloud, Console, PC | Jul 2023 | 23–36 hours |
| Escape Academy | Cloud, Console, PC | Jul 2022 | 5–6 hours |
| Exoprimal | Cloud, Console, PC | Jul 2023 | 28–39 hours |
| Figment: Journey Into the Mind | Cloud, Console, PC | Jan 2024 | 5–6.5 hours |
| Insurgency: Sandstorm | Cloud, Console, PC | Nov 2022 | 80–118 hours |
| Those Who Remain | Cloud, Console, PC | Jan 2024 | 6–8 hours |
Half of the games departing in the first wave of 2025 are multiplayer titles. Exoprimal and Insurgency: Sandstorm are exclusively multiplayer shooters, while Escape Academy features a highly acclaimed co-op mode. Notably, Escape Academy has been part of Xbox Game Pass the longest among these six, having been added in July 2022 as a day-one release.
Escape Academy May Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass, But It Will Be Free Tomorrow
While the exact time of game removal from Xbox Game Pass can vary, most titles are typically removed near the end of the day on their scheduled departure date. As of this writing, U.S. subscribers have approximately 18 hours left to play these games. This timeframe is sufficient to complete games like Figment: Journey Into the Mind or Those Who Remain. For Escape Academy, console gamers need to act quickly, but PC gamers can claim it for free on the Epic Games Store starting tomorrow, January 16.
The next round of Xbox Game Pass removals is slated for January 31. The games to be removed at the end of the month will be announced alongside the Wave 2 lineup for January 2025, which includes day-one releases such as Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, Eternal Strands, Sniper Elite: Resistance, and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector. More news about Xbox Game Pass is expected on January 23 during the 2025 Xbox Developer Direct.
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