Xbox Game Pass to Lose 6 Games in April

On April 15, 2026, the Xbox Game Pass will undergo its usual catalog rotation, affecting several titles. If you're currently playing any of the games slated to leave, you may want to prioritize completing them. The following titles will be removed from the service on that date: Grand Theft Auto V (both Legacy and Enhanced versions): Affecting players on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Given its cyclical availability on subscription services, Grand Theft Auto V will likely return to Game Pass in the future. The game had been available for a year after being added in 2025. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes: A spiritual successor to classic JRPGs, noted for its large cast, art direction, and turn-based combat. Ashen: An action-adventure game inspired by Soulslike games, emphasizing exploration and cooperation. Terra Invicta: A strategy game. My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery: A casual game for younger players. In related news, new games are also being added. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a recent addition for Game Pass Premium members (March 2026 Wave 2), is also departing. Hades 2 will be playable through Xbox Game Pass starting in April 2026.

New Xbox Game Pass Tier for First-Party Games and Potential Steam Deck 2 in 2028 - A Look Ahead

Industry analysts have suggested that Microsoft might be planning a new Xbox Game Pass tier that would exclusively offer first-party games. Separately, speculation continues about a potential Steam Deck 2 release in 2028.

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