Xbox Game Pass Prepares to Lose Celeste, Crusader Kings 3, and More at the End of July
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Xbox Game Pass is losing another batch of games on July 31, including long-standing favorites like Celeste and Crusader Kings 3, according to updates spotted by Pure Xbox.
Subscription services like Xbox Game Pass offer an incredible library for players across console, PC, and cloud, but the rotating catalog means saying goodbye to favorites is just part of the deal. Following a mid-month departure of 10 titles, Microsoft has updated the leaving soon page to reveal a second wave of games exiting the service on July 31. As spotted by Pure Xbox, this upcoming roster includes some heavy hitters that have anchored the library for years.
The most notable departures in this final July wave are Maddy Makes Games' critically acclaimed platformer Celeste and Paradox Interactive's deep grand strategy title Crusader Kings 3. Both games have enjoyed long tenures on Game Pass, serving as staples for players looking for either precision twitch gameplay or deep, long-form strategy sessions. Losing titles that have been accessible for years always stings a bit for communities who treat the subscription as their primary digital shelf.
While rotation is the natural ecosystem of subscription gaming, it serves as a reminder of the shifting nature of digital access. Players who want to keep these titles in their permanent libraries before they leave the service will likely need to pick them up while subscriber discounts are active. For the full breakdown of everything heading out the door, you can check out the original report on Polygon.
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Original article: Polygon