
Upcoming Changes to Xbox Game Pass: Games Departing Soon
Microsoft has officially disclosed the latest updates regarding the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, announcing that several notable titles will be exiting the platform. Among these are four entries from the acclaimed Yakuza franchise, set to vanish by the end of March 2025.
Yakuza Titles Set to Leave
The following Yakuza games will no longer be available on any tier of Xbox Game Pass as of March 31, 2025:
- Yakuza 0
- Yakuza King
- Yakuza King 2
- Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Players have less than two weeks to immerse themselves in these beloved titles on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, or via PC, with the option for cloud streaming available.
Complete List of Departing Titles
In total, 10 games will exit Xbox Game Pass this month. Besides the aforementioned Yakuza entries, another highly regarded game leaving the service is:
- Monster Hunter Rise
Here’s the full list of games scheduled to leave Xbox Game Pass on March 31, 2025:
- Hot Wheels Unleashed 2
- The Lamplighter’s League
- Lil Gator Game
- MLB The Show 24 (note: not available on PC)
- Monster Hunter Rise
- Open Roads
- Yakuza 0
- Yakuza King
- Yakuza King 2
- Yakuza: Like a Dragon
New Additions to Xbox Game Pass
On a brighter note for subscribers, Xbox Game Pass will be welcoming nine new titles across various service tiers throughout March 2025. Access to these games will vary depending on the subscription tier:
- Available Now:
- 33 Immortals – Ultimate and PC
- Arriving March 19, 2025:
- Octopath Traveller II – Standard
- Train Sim World 5 – Standard
- Arriving March 20, 2025:
- Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island – Ultimate, Standard, and PC
- Arriving March 25, 2025:
- Blizzard Arcade Collection – Ultimate, Standard, and PC
- Arriving March 26, 2025:
- Batman: Arkham Knight – Core
- Monster Sanctuary – Core
- Tunic – Core
- Arriving March 27, 2025:
- Atomfall – Ultimate and PC
As the departure date for the Yakuza series approaches, now is the perfect time for fans to explore these titles. Mark your calendars for March 31, 2025, when they will no longer be available through Xbox Game Pass.
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