8 Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass This October - Is Your Favorite on the List?

Ever had a game vanish from your library right when you were about to finish it? If you're an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, that sinking feeling is back. Microsoft has revealed that eight games are leaving the service in early October 2026, and this month's list stings a little more than usual.

The news comes straight from the official Xbox phone app, where all eight titles are now flagged as "leaving soon." That gives you a limited window to jump in before they disappear from the catalog.

So what's on the chopping block? The confirmed departures include Donut County, Evil West, The Casting of Frank Stone, and Pacific Drive. If those four sound familiar, it's because early predictions nailed them exactly - all four were called correctly ahead of the official announcement.

But there's one loss that hurts more than the rest: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Yes, really. The critically beloved RPG is packing its bags, and honestly, that one's a gut punch for anyone who hasn't gotten around to it yet.

If you've been putting off that playthrough, now's the time. Once a game leaves Game Pass, you'll need to buy it outright to keep playing - your save files won't vanish, but your free access will.

With eight games heading out the door, this is one of the more painful rotation cycles in recent memory. Whether you're racing to finish a campaign or just want to try something new before it's gone, the clock is ticking.

What do you think of this month's departures? Will you be rushing to finish Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 before it leaves, or are you letting this one go? Let us know in the comments.