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Xbox Game Pass Losing One of Its Best Open-World RPGs and 4 More Games Today
Xbox Game Pass is experiencing another wave of game removals, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt being the most prominent title departing the service along with four lesser-known games. This marks the second consecutive month that more games have been removed than added to the library, indicating a potential trend that may affect user engagement and retention. The library's dynamics are shifting as players adjust to these ongoing changes, particularly with the loss of a major title such as The Witcher 3.
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Published 31 Aug 2026, 10:00 UTC3 min read
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Brief
NewsBite reading:The Witcher 3 Leaves Xbox Game Pass Alongside Four Other Titles
TL;DR
- The Witcher 3 leaves Xbox Game Pass after a brief stint.
- Other games departing include Another Crab’s Treasure and Neon Abyss.
- The second consecutive month of net game losses on the service.
- New titles are expected to be revealed on September 1.
- Neon Abyss had the longest tenure of the departing titles.
Interesting facts
- The Witcher 3 returned to Xbox Game Pass in February 2026.
- Another Crab’s Treasure had a day-one launch on Xbox Game Pass.
- Neon Abyss has been available since July 2020.
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