Get ready, Xbox fans! A significant chunk of your beloved Game Pass library might be waving goodbye in March 2026. While Microsoft keeps its cards close to its chest, we can start to anticipate which titles might be making their exit based on past patterns. It's a bit of a guessing game, but one that can help you prioritize your gaming sessions!
Many of you have expressed a desire for more advance notice about games leaving Game Pass. Currently, Microsoft typically provides about two weeks' notice. And here's where it gets a little tricky: sometimes, publishers manage to strike last-minute deals to keep their games on the service, even after an announcement of their departure! So, while we're about to dive into a list of potential departures, please remember that nothing is set in stone. Some games might stay, some might go, and new ones could even be added to the chopping block.
A prevailing trend on Xbox Game Pass is that games often remain on the service for approximately one year. To make our predictions, we've looked back at games that joined Game Pass in March 2025 and even March 2024 to see which might be completing their two-year tenure. Based on these historical additions, here's our educated guess on what could be leaving Xbox Game Pass in March 2026:
- March 13, 2024: Control Ultimate Edition (Console, PC, Cloud) - Though it's now part of XGP Essential, making its departure less likely.
- March 19, 2024: Lightyear Frontier (Console, PC, Cloud)
- March 21, 2024: Evil West (Console, PC, Cloud) - This one is interesting, as it previously left and has recently returned to XGP, making its future status a bit uncertain.
- March 26, 2024: Terra Invicta (PC)
- March 4, 2025: Monster Train (Console, PC, Cloud)
- March 6, 2025: One Lonely Outpost (Console, PC, Cloud)
- March 11, 2025: Enter The Gungeon (Console, PC, Cloud)
- March 18, 2025: 33 Immortals (Series X|S, PC, Cloud)
- March 20, 2025: Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island (Console, PC, Cloud)
- March 27, 2025: Atomfall (Console, PC, Cloud)
And this is the part most people miss... Our predictions have historically been anywhere from 30% to 80% accurate. It's a dynamic situation, and there's always a chance some of these games will extend their stay, while others not on this list might be added. Plus, we still have exciting new titles arriving on the service throughout the month, including highly anticipated games!
What are your thoughts on this potential lineup of departures? Are there any games on this list you're particularly hoping will remain on Xbox Game Pass? Let us know in the comments below – we'd love to hear your opinions!
