Xbox Game Pass to Drop Five Titles by May 31, 2025

Microsoft confirmed that five games – Cassette Beasts, Humanity, Remnant 2, Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengeance of the Slayer, and Firework (PC Game Pass only) will exit Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass by May 31, 2025, as part of its biweekly content rotation to introduce new titles. This follows a May 15, 2025, removal wave and aligns with Microsoft’s strategy to refresh its library. Notable titles like Remnant 2, a soulslike shooter available since November 2023, are among those leaving. Subscribers can play these games until the deadline or purchase them at a 20% or greater discount via the Xbox Store.

This change impacts Xbox Game Pass subscribers across all tiers—Standard, Ultimate, and PC Game Pass—including those using cloud streaming on consoles, PCs, or other devices. Fans of Remnant 2 and Cassette Beasts, popular for their engaging gameplay, may feel this pinch the most. With millions of subscribers and a library of hundreds of games, these removals affect a broad audience, particularly players yet to finish these titles or those who enjoy diverse genres like RPGs, shooters, and puzzle adventures.

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What Can Subscribers Do?

To make the most of these games before they leave, take these steps:

• Play Now: Prioritize shorter games like Humanity or Slayers X (completable in a few hours) or dive into Remnant 2 for its replayable action. Check playtime estimates on HowLongToBeat.com.

• Buy at a Discount: Use the Xbox Store’s 20% or greater discount to purchase games you want to keep, available until May 31.

• Save Your Progress: Ensure game progress is saved, especially for cloud-streamed titles, as access ends at midnight local time on May 31.

• Look Ahead: Explore upcoming June 2025 additions like The Alters (June 13) or Lost in Random: The Eternal Die (June 17).

• Stay Informed: Check Xbox Wire or the Game Pass app’s “Leaving Soon” section for updates, as removal lists can change.

Xbox Game Pass and Microsoft’s Approach

Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft’s subscription service, provides access to hundreds of games across consoles, PCs, and cloud streaming for a monthly fee, with tiers like Standard and Ultimate. The service rotates titles to maintain variety, adding high-profile 2025 releases like Doom: The Dark Ages and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 while removing others. Microsoft faced backlash for 2025 removals, including 10 titles in March, like four Yakuza games. Despite no specific comment on these departures, Microsoft emphasizes delivering quality and variety to its millions of subscribers.

The exit of these five games, including the critically acclaimed Remnant 2 (86% on OpenCritic), highlights the transient nature of Xbox Game Pass’s library, challenging subscribers to keep up with rotations. With confirmed 2025 additions like Gears of War: Reloaded and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, Microsoft aims to keep the service fresh, but frequent removals spark concerns about long-term value.