Xbox Game Pass Loses Eight Popular Games on Oct 31, 2026
The story in short
Xbox Game Pass is set to remove eight titles on October 31, 2026, among them LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and Double Fine’s classic remasters.
Microsoft announced that eight games will leave the Xbox Game Pass library on October 31, 2026. The departures include big‑name titles such as LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and the cooperative shooter Deep Rock Galactic, as well as two Double Fine remasters.
What we know
According to GameSpot, the October update will see the removal of “a few LucasArts classics, a diggy‑diggy blast of co‑op fun, and one of the biggest Lego Star Wars games of all time.” The report also notes that Double Fine is no longer part of the Xbox Game Studios family, prompting the exit of the remastered editions of Full Throttle and Day of the Tentacle. Pure Xbox confirms the same eight titles and highlights the presence of “some pretty big favourites,” specifically naming LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and Deep Rock Galactic as part of the departing lineup.
- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
- Deep Rock Galactic
- Full Throttle (remaster)
- Day of the Tentacle (remaster)
- Two unnamed LucasArts classics
- One unnamed co‑op title
The exact titles of the two LucasArts and the co‑op game were not disclosed in the sources, but the overall count of eight games is consistent across both reports.
Why it matters for gamers
Game Pass subscribers lose a portion of the service’s value when flagship titles disappear. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is a flagship single‑player experience that draws both casual and hardcore fans, while Deep Rock Galactic provides a rare, ongoing co‑op loop that many players rely on for weekly sessions. The removal of Double Fine’s beloved adventure remasters also erodes the catalog’s nostalgic appeal.
For players who were counting on these games to round out their monthly playtime, the October cut‑off creates a sense of urgency. It also underscores Microsoft’s shifting strategy toward newer releases and first‑party titles, as older licensed or third‑party games are cycled out more quickly.
What to do now
If you haven’t tried the departing titles yet, start playing them before the end of October. Our Microsoft Xbox guide can help you set up Game Pass on any compatible device. For those looking for alternative subscription options, compare the upcoming PlayStation Plus October 2026 Lineup: Mafia, Horizon, Mycopunk to see what new experiences are on the horizon.
Finally, consider pairing your Game Pass sessions with the new Microsoft Unveils Pocket‑Sized Xbox Nano Controller for a more portable co‑op experience while you race to finish the titles before they disappear.
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