Overview of Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Departures
- Seven titles will be removed from Xbox Game Pass today, February 15.
- This wave includes notable games such as Tales of Arise and A Little to the Left.
- Currently, the number of removals this month is greater than the number of new additions to the service.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers should prepare for the loss of several popular titles, including A Little to the Left. This change will take effect later today, February 15. Not only are we seeing the departure of games with critical acclaim, but this round also encompasses a variety of shorter games that can be enjoyed in one sitting.
Since 2025 began, Microsoft’s gaming subscription platform has already seen 12 titles leave its extensive library. The most recent exit occurred on January 31, with the removal of Darkest Dungeon along with five other games.
Titles Departing Xbox Game Pass on February 15, 2025
| Game | Added | Average Completion Time | OpenCritic Average Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Little to the Left | February 2024 | 3–10 hours | 77 |
| Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night | February 2024 | 14–35 hours | 83 |
| EA Sports UFC 3 | November 2020 | 9–47 hours | 78 |
| Indivisible | February 2024 | 18–27 hours | 79 |
| Merge and Blade | February 2023 | 10–15 hours | N/A |
| Return to Grace | February 2024 | 2–5 hours | 68 |
| Tales of Arise | February 2024 | 41–73 hours | 87 |
Notably, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, with an OpenCritic score of 83, is among the highlights of this departure wave. This metroidvania game has been part of the Xbox Game Pass library for just about a year. Similarly, A Little to the Left, Indivisible, and Tales of Arise will also complete a year on the service with their exit today. Given the game’s popularity, there’s speculation it could return to Xbox Game Pass in the future, given past patterns.
The shortest title in this list, Return to Grace, can be completed within a few hours, making it a perfect choice if you’re looking for a quick gaming experience. Meanwhile, the cozy challenge of A Little to the Left offers a delightful yet more extended adventure for those who want to dive into a puzzle-filled world.
Trends in Xbox Game Pass: More Removals than Additions
As we examine the landscape of Xbox Game Pass for February 2025, it’s worth noting that only three new titles have been added thus far. The only additional game slated for release this month is Obsidian’s highly anticipated Avowed, set to launch on February 18. Consequently, it appears that Microsoft’s Game Pass service is seeing a trend where removals are outperforming new titles, a shift compared to the steady influx of games witnessed in January.
This trend, which began gaining traction between August and December 2024, suggests Xbox Game Pass subscribers might need to keep a close eye on the evolving game library, particularly as the platform continues to cycle through its extensive offerings.
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