Xbox Game Pass to Lose Critically-Acclaimed Titles on January 15

Xbox Game Pass Games Leaving on January 15

The Xbox Game Pass subscription service is expected to lose at least four games on Monday, January 15. Microsoft has yet to make an official announcement about its Xbox Game Pass plans for January 2024, but the app's Leaving Soon section has potentially let the cat out of the bag.

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New games come to Xbox Game Pass all the time, but titles are removed from the service regularly as well. Whereas the new Xbox Game Pass games are added on random days, the departing games are almost always removed on the 15th and last day of each month. This is why it's safe to assume that the Xbox Game Pass games currently listed in the app's Leaving Soon section will be getting the boot come January 15.

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While it's possible that plans will change, it's looking like January 15 will be the last day for Xbox Game Pass subscribers to play Garden Story, MotoGP 22, Persona 3 Portable, and Persona 4 Golden. Grand Theft Auto 5 is also expected to leave Xbox Game Pass soon, though it's unclear if it will be removed on the 15th with the rest of the games or if Rockstar's critically-acclaimed open world crime game will be removed at some point before then. While it's true that the vast majority of Xbox Game Pass departures are removed on the 15th or last day of each month, Rockstar's titles have always been an exception to the rule.

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Highlights of Departing Games

Out of the four games leaving Xbox Game Pass on January 15, Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden have the highest ratings. However, the games are absolutely massive, and so Xbox Game Pass subscribers may not have enough time to play through them before they're removed on January 15. Considering this, some may want to try the Persona games while they're still on Game Pass, and if they want to keep playing, buy them to keep. Xbox Game Pass games are available at a 20% discount while they're still on the service, so subscribers can at least pick up Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden at lower prices than normal.

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That being said, Xbox Game Pass subscribers may want to hold off on Persona 3 Portable and focus their attention on Persona 4 Golden. There's actually a new version of Persona 3 coming to Xbox Game Pass on February 2 in the form of Persona 3 Reload, so subscribers will still have a way to experience that game in some capacity, whereas Persona 4 Golden won't be getting a similar replacement.

Making the Most of the Departing Titles

For Xbox Game Pass subscribers, the impending departure of Garden Story, MotoGP 22, Persona 3 Portable, and Persona 4 Golden presents an opportunity to make the most of their time with these titles. With the 15th of January approaching, subscribers can prioritize which games they want to play and strategize their gameplay to ensure they get the most out of these critically-acclaimed titles before they're removed from the service.

Whether it's diving into the captivating world of Garden Story, experiencing the adrenaline-pumping races in MotoGP 22, immersing themselves in the rich storylines of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden, or all of the above, Xbox Game Pass subscribers have the chance to savor the gaming experiences these titles have to offer. Additionally, with the knowledge that Grand Theft Auto 5 may also be leaving soon, subscribers can plan their gaming sessions accordingly to enjoy this iconic title before it potentially bids farewell to the Xbox Game Pass library.