Six Xbox Game Pass titles, including Exoprimal and Escape Academy, are departing on January 15th, likely around midnight local time. This removal affects half of the games' multiplayer offerings. However, PC players can still enjoy Escape Academy as it becomes free on the Epic Games Store on January 16th.
Xbox Game Pass regularly removes games bi-monthly, typically mid-month and at the end of the month. The most recent removal occurred on December 31st. This current wave includes: Escape Academy, Those Who Remain, Exoprimal, Insurgency: Sandstorm, Figment: Journey Into the Mind, and Common'hood.
Xbox Game Pass Departures - January 15th
| Game | Platform(s) | Added | Estimated Playthrough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common'hood | Cloud, Console, PC | Jul 2023 | 23–36 hours |
| Escape Academy | Cloud, Console, PC | Jul 2022 | 5–6 hours |
| Exoprimal | Cloud, Console, PC | Jul 2023 | 28–39 hours |
| Figment: Journey Into the Mind | Cloud, Console, PC | Jan 2024 | 5–6.5 hours |
| Insurgency: Sandstorm | Cloud, Console, PC | Nov 2022 | 80–118 hours |
| Those Who Remain | Cloud, Console, PC | Jan 2024 | 6–8 hours |
Half of the departing games feature multiplayer components, with Exoprimal and Insurgency: Sandstorm being exclusively multiplayer shooters. Escape Academy, praised for its co-op mode, has been available on Xbox Game Pass since July 2022.
Escape Academy's Free Epic Games Store Debut
While removal times vary, most games leave the service towards the end of the day. US subscribers have approximately 18 hours remaining to play these games. Shorter games like Figment and Those Who Remain are easily completable within this timeframe. Console players should prioritize Escape Academy, while PC users can claim it for free on the Epic Games Store starting January 16th.
The next wave of removals is anticipated on January 31st, with announcements expected alongside the January 2025 Wave 2 lineup. Confirmed departures include Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, Eternal Strands, Sniper Elite: Resistance, and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, all day-one releases. Further updates are anticipated around January 23rd, coinciding with the 2025 Xbox Developer Direct.
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