Microsoft has released a tentative list of seven. xbox game pass The title is scheduled to end service on July 31st. Two of them are in the top 1% of the highest-rated games on the platform, and with games scheduled for release in the near future, they're a notable setback to the overall critical profile of the Xbox Game Pass catalog.
The latest listing for XGP library removals comes from the “Coming Soon” section of the Xbox app, which was updated on July 19th. These sources should be treated as preliminary, as they often do not perfectly align with the departures Microsoft announces with its bi-weekly content roadmap. This was most recently exemplified just a few days ago, when Xbox Game Pass lost two fewer titles than originally announced on July 15th.
Multiple 90+ Rated Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass for Second Release Schedule in July 2026
The second wave of Xbox Game Pass removals in July 2026 is as follows: Crusader Kings 3 and celesteBoth have average OpenCritic scores in the 90s. Crusader Kings 3 It ranks in the 99th percentile of all books in the aggregator's database. celesteThe average rating was 92, reaching the 100th percentile. The widespread acclaim speaks volumes about what the two games have in common. Because the two games offer markedly different experiences in diametrically opposed genres. So the July 31 departure will impact the service in two ways: removing some of Xbox Game Pass' top-rated titles while also reducing the variety of critically acclaimed games in its catalog.
All Xbox Game Pass games launching July 31, 2026
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game |
Added |
period |
Opencritic average |
How much time do you have to win? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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my friendly neighbor |
July 2025 |
1 year |
79 |
5 to 14 hours |
|
return to dawn |
July 2025 |
1 year |
79 |
29~73 hours |
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celeste |
August 2023 |
2 years 11 months |
92 |
8 to 39 hours |
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Crusader Kings 3 |
September 2020 |
5 years 10 months |
91 |
73~586 hours |
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Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord |
February 2023 |
3 years 5 months |
76 |
53~171 hours |
|
Rain World |
August 2025 |
11 months |
69 |
20~70 hours |
|
Sniper Elite: Resistance |
January 2025 |
1 year and 6 months |
73 |
9~27 hours |
The remaining five titles ending Microsoft's subscription service on July 31st are: my friendly neighbor, return to dawn, Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord, Rain Worldand Sniper Elite: Resistance. Indie RPG return to dawn And a survival horror game my friendly neighbor It was previously listed as leaving Xbox Game Pass on July 15th, then quietly disappeared from the “Coming Soon” section of the Xbox app. Early departure notices are very common, but it's virtually unheard of for a title to be accidentally listed for removal twice in a row. So July 31st will likely be the last chance for Xbox Game Pass users to play. my friendly neighbor and return to dawn As part of your subscription.
Microsoft should finalize its list of departures for late July 2026 within a few days. Based on the recent stream of content announcements, the company will likely confirm all removals on July 21st. As usual, the Xbox team should announce the titles that are leaving along with the next Game Pass additions that will form the second wave of the Xbox Game Pass lineup in July 2026.
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The full lineup has not yet been revealed, but it has already been confirmed that the cooperative detective horror game 'Shift at Midnight' will be included. After several delays in recent months, the title is now scheduled for July 22nd. Halo: Campaign Evolved will follow on July 28th. Before that, a cozy co-op terraforming adventure planet crafter Join Xbox Game Pass on July 21st.
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January 25, 2018
- ESRB
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E10+ Recommended for everyone ages 10+ due to alcohol involvement, fantasy violence, and mild language.
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very decent game
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very decent game
