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 continue playing Escape Academy as it will be available for free on the Epic Games Store starting January 16.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers face a significant update as six games are scheduled to leave the service today, January 15. This removal could impact those who enjoy multiplayer gaming, given that half of the departing titles fall into this category.
The Xbox Game Pass library typically undergoes updates every 15 days, affecting the middle and end of each month. The last update occurred on December 31, when games like LEGO 2K Drive and McPixel 3 were removed. Now, another set of games is set to exit the service within the next 24 hours. The titles leaving 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 | 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 |
Notably, 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, known for its praised co-op mode, was added to Xbox Game Pass in July 2022 as a day-one release, marking its longest tenure among the departing games.
Escape Academy May Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass, But It Will Be Free Tomorrow
While game removals typically occur near the end of the day, Xbox Game Pass subscribers in the U.S. have approximately 18 hours left to experience these titles. This timeframe is sufficient to complete shorter games like Figment: Journey Into the Mind or Those Who Remain. Escape Academy, an escape-the-room puzzler, is particularly time-sensitive for console players. However, PC gamers can look forward to claiming Escape Academy for free on the Epic Games Store starting tomorrow, January 16.
The next batch of Xbox Game Pass removals is anticipated on January 31, with the departing titles expected to be announced alongside the Wave 2 lineup for January 2025. This lineup will include day-one releases such as Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, Eternal Strands, Sniper Elite: Resistance, and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, which are scheduled to join the service over the last 11 days of the month. Further updates on Xbox Game Pass are expected during the Xbox Developer Direct on January 23, 2025.
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