Microsoft is trimming the Xbox Game Pass library again, and subscribers have a tight window to finish their current backlog. The service will remove eleven titles on July 15, 2026, affecting players on Console, PC, and Cloud platforms. This change matters because it forces a quick decision on which games to prioritize before they vanish from the subscription catalog.
EA Sports FC 24 and Stellaris depart subscription service
The removal list includes a mix of simulation, strategy, and action titles that have been staples for many users. Notable departures include EA Sports FC 24, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Stellaris. Other games leaving the service are Golf With Your Friends, My Friendly Neighborhood, Super Fantasy Kingdom, PowerWash Simulator, Whiskerwood, Techtonica, Dungeons of Hinterberg, and Back to the Dawn.
- Games Leaving: Golf With Your Friends, My Friendly Neighborhood, Super Fantasy Kingdom, PowerWash Simulator, Whiskerwood, Techtonica, Stellaris, EA Sports FC 24, Dungeons of Hinterberg, Back to the Dawn, Shadow of the Tomb Raider
- Removal Date: July 15, 2026
- Platforms Affected: Console, PC, and Cloud
Subscribers can access these titles until the end of July 14, 2026. The removals apply globally across all supported devices, including mobile cloud streams. Players have approximately two weeks to complete these games or save their progress locally before the licenses expire.
We looked at the last Xbox Game Pass update, several of the same balance and stability themes came up. This cycle continues the standard monthly rotation of content that keeps the library fresh but requires active management from users. Microsoft does not provide refunds or subscription extensions for titles removed during this scheduled cycle.
The confirmed removals take effect on July 15, 2026. Users who own these titles separately on other platforms will retain access. The rest of the Game Pass library remains unaffected by this specific batch of departures.
Source: Insider Gaming
