The Xbox Game Pass is about to lose some gems! Microsoft has announced that seven more games will be leaving the subscription service at the end of January 2026, and it's a tough blow for gamers.
But here's the catch: these aren't just any games. The list includes highly acclaimed titles like Citizen Sleeper 2, a captivating sci-fi adventure, and Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, a thrilling snowboarding experience. And that's not all; Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, Starbound, Shady Part of Me, PAW Patrol World, and Cataclismo will also be saying goodbye.
For achievement hunters, this news is a mixed bag. Some of these games offer a quick Gamerscore boost, like PAW Patrol World and Shady Part of Me, which can be completed in under eight hours each. But others, like Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders and Starbound, present a more challenging completion journey, with the former requiring around 30 hours for full completion due to title updates and DLC.
And this is where it gets interesting: Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector boasts 30 achievements, but they're not easy to unlock. You'll need to navigate a tricky list with missable achievements and a daunting challenge to beat the game on Dangerous difficulty. It's a true test for gamers!
A controversial favorite: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap demands a whopping 80-100 hours for completion, primarily spent grinding orc kills. Is this a fair ask for a game leaving the service? You decide!
Cataclismo, despite its previous reprieve, is now back on the chopping block. Its challenging achievements make it a tough list to conquer.
With these games on their way out, will you be racing to complete them before they're gone? Share your thoughts and strategies in the comments below!
Written by Sean Carey, the Xbox achievement enthusiast, who's always on the lookout for the next gaming challenge.
