5 Xbox Games Leaving Game Pass in November
▼ Summary
– Microsoft will remove five games from Game Pass on 15th November: Football Manager 24, Spirittea, Stalker 2, Blacksmith Master, and Frostpunk.
– Frostpunk is described as a survival city-builder with dark charisma and political dilemmas, based on Eurogamer’s 2018 review.
– Stalker 2 had a troubled development, including delays from the Ukraine invasion, studio relocation, and hacker leaks before its 2023 release.
– The game Stalker 2 stays true to the open world survival shooter style of its predecessors, according to Eurogamer’s review.
– Players have a final opportunity to access these games via Game Pass before removal, though they may return to the service later.
Microsoft has announced the next group of games scheduled for removal from its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, giving players a limited window to enjoy these titles before they depart. Subscribers should take note, as November 15th marks the final day to access these selections through the service.
The games exiting the library include Football Manager 24, Spirittea, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Blacksmith Master (Game Preview), and Frostpunk. Anyone with an interest in these titles should play them soon while they remain available, though it’s possible some could return to Game Pass in the future.
Several noteworthy games are among those leaving. Frostpunk, for example, earned praise for its gripping take on city-building survival. One review described it as a tense experience brimming with dark charisma and moral challenges, offering a fresh twist on a familiar genre.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl arrived on the service relatively recently, launching on Xbox and PC after a deeply troubled development cycle. The studio, GSC Game World, faced repeated delays caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Team members were relocated for safety, some joined the armed forces, and the studio also contended with hackers leaking early builds. A documentary later chronicled the game’s arduous journey to completion. Critics noted that the final release stayed true to the original open-world survival shooter formula that fans loved.
For a broader look at everything else available through Microsoft’s subscription service, you can refer to our detailed Xbox Game Pass guide, which lists the full range of titles currently on offer.
(Source: EuroGamer)
