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 these departing games are multiplayer titles.
- PC gamers can still play Escape Academy starting January 16, as it will be available for free on the Epic Games Store.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers will see six games exit the service today, January 15. This departure could impact those who enjoy multiplayer experiences, as three of the games leaving are multiplayer-focused.
The Xbox Game Pass library typically sees a reduction in content every 15 days, usually mid-month and at the end of the month. The last removal occurred on December 31, when titles like LEGO 2K Drive and McPixel 3 were among the games that left the service.
Another six games are scheduled to leave within the next 24 hours. The list of games departing on January 15 includes 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 leaving Xbox Game Pass in this 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 on Xbox Game Pass the longest among these departing titles, 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
The timing of game removals from Xbox Game Pass can vary, but they typically occur near the end of the day on their scheduled departure date. U.S. subscribers have approximately 18 hours left to play these games as of this writing, which is enough time to complete Figment: Journey Into the Mind or Those Who Remain. The same applies to Escape Academy, though only console players need to rush. PC players can claim Escape Academy for free on the Epic Games Store starting January 16.
The next round of Xbox Game Pass removals is anticipated for January 31. The games leaving at the end of the month will be announced alongside the Wave 2 lineup for January 2025, which includes Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, Eternal Strands, Sniper Elite: Resistance, and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector. These titles are set to join the service as day-one releases in the last 11 days of the month. More Xbox Game Pass news is expected on January 23 during the 2025 Xbox Developer Direct.
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