Six Xbox Game Pass titles are departing on January 15th, primarily impacting multiplayer game enthusiasts. This bi-monthly content rotation is standard practice for Xbox Game Pass, with the last purge occurring on December 31st.
The games leaving the service on January 15th include: Escape Academy, Those Who Remain, Exoprimal, Insurgency: Sandstorm, Figment: Journey Into the Mind, and Common'hood. Half of these are multiplayer focused. Escape Academy stands out, having been available since July 2022 and offering a lauded co-op mode.
Xbox Game Pass Departures - January 15th
| Game | Platform(s) | Added | Estimated Playthrough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common'hood | Cloud, Console, PC | Jul 2023 | 23–36 hours |
| Escape Academy | Cloud, Console, PC | Jul 2022 | 5–6 hours |
| Exoprimal | Cloud, Console, PC | Jul 2023 | 28–39 hours |
| Figment: Journey Into the Mind | Cloud, Console, PC | Jan 2024 | 5–6.5 hours |
| Insurgency: Sandstorm | Cloud, Console, PC | Nov 2022 | 80–118 hours |
| Those Who Remain | Cloud, Console, PC | Jan 2024 | 6–8 hours |
While removal times vary, most games are typically removed near the end of the day. PC players should note that Escape Academy will be free on the Epic Games Store starting January 16th.
The next wave of departures is anticipated on January 31st, with announcements expected alongside the January 2025 Wave 2 lineup. Confirmed titles for this wave include Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, Eternal Strands, Sniper Elite: Resistance, and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector. Further updates are anticipated around the January 23rd Xbox Developer Direct.
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