Xbox Game Pass: 9 Games Leaving on October 15, Including Two Major AAA Hits
The mid-month catalog rotation is officially set for Microsoft subscribers. The official "Leaving Soon" section within the Xbox Game Pass app has confirmed that nine titles will depart the service on October 15, 2026 across Xbox consoles, PC, and Cloud Gaming.
Among the departing lineup, two standout AAA experiences demand your immediate attention. Players have just under ten days to jump in and reach the final credits before both games leave the service.
Two Major AAA Hits to Beat Before October 15
The most notable departure this month is undoubtedly A Plague Tale: Requiem. Developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment, this acclaimed narrative journey takes roughly 16 to 18 hours for a focused playthrough, or about 20 hours to explore every corner.
The emotional story of Amicia and Hugo navigating a brutal medieval world remains one of this generation's standout achievements. If you have kept it on your backlog, now is your final window to experience it through the subscription.
For players craving pure action, Evil West is also making its exit. Flying Wild Hog's third-person shooter blends dark gothic horror with visceral melee combat in a vampire-infested frontier.
Its campaign clocks in at roughly 10 to 12 hours of punchy, satisfying combat that works wonderfully as a quick weekend playthrough.
Atmospheric Survival and Narrative Horror
Surreal survival enthusiasts should also prioritize Pacific Drive. The first-person driving survival game puts you behind the wheel of a customizable station wagon inside the eerie Pacific Northwest exclusion zone.
Meanwhile, narrative horror fans will want to look at The Casting of Frank Stone. Created by Supermassive Games, this cinematic branching adventure expands the Dead by Daylight lore with high-stakes moral choices.
Full List of 9 Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass on October 15, 2026
Here is the complete roster of games officially leaving the service:
- A Plague Tale: Requiem (Consoles, PC, Cloud)
- Evil West (Consoles, PC, Cloud)
- Pacific Drive (Consoles, PC, Cloud)
- The Casting of Frank Stone (Consoles, PC, Cloud)
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Consoles, PC, Cloud)
- Crime Scene Cleaner (Consoles, PC, Cloud)
- Donut County (Consoles, PC, Cloud)
- Nova Roma (PC Game Preview)
- Superball (Consoles, PC, Cloud)
Much like previous catalog rotations across Xbox services, these departures pave the way for incoming second-half announcements.
Active subscribers can take advantage of a 20% discount on the Microsoft Store to purchase any of these titles permanently and carry over their save data. You have until October 15, 2026 before access shuts down.
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