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Xbox Game Pass Losing 8 Games Today, Including Some of Its Highest-Rated Titles
As of July 31, 2026, Xbox Game Pass will lose eight games, including critically acclaimed titles such as Celeste and Crusader Kings 3. This removal adds to a total of 18 games removed in July, marking a significant decrease in the library as only 15 new titles have been added. This shift raises questions about the future of Microsoft's subscription service as it begins to lose more games than it adds.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 06:00 UTC2 min read
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Brief
NewsBite reading:Xbox Game Pass to Remove Eight Titles, Including Top-Rated Games
TL;DR
- Xbox Game Pass to lose eight games on July 31, 2026.
- Notable removals include Celeste and Crusader Kings 3.
- Total removals for July 2026 reach 18 games.
- Only 15 new titles added this month.
- Concerns arise about the service's future growth.
Interesting facts
- Celeste has a 92 average score on OpenCritic.
- Crusader Kings 3 has been part of Xbox Game Pass since its day-one release in September 2020.
- This month marks the first in 2026 where removals exceed additions.
What changed