New games are always being added to Xbox Game Pass, but it means others occasionally depart, and it’s happening again in April 2026. If you’re worried about games you like leaving Xbox Game Pass this month, read on for all titles taking a potentially permanent leave of absence.
With Xbox Game Pass getting more expensive, justifying its cost is getting harder. It offers hundreds of games, but seeing favorites leave is always a kicker. Check out if anything you like or play is about to leave XGP in April.
Every Xbox Game Pass Game Being Removed in April 2026
Among the 15 games leaving Xbox Game Pass in April 2026 are Grand Theft Auto 5, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Citizen Sleeper, and Hunt: Showdown 1896.
Here’s every game leaving Xbox Game Pass’ subscription service in April 2026.
| Game Name | Date Leaving Xbox Game Pass |
|---|---|
| Ashen | April 15 |
| Citizen Sleeper | April 30 |
| Creatures of Ava | April 30 |
| Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 | April 30 |
| Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes | April 15 |
| Endless Legend 2 | April 30 |
| Goat Simulator | April 30 |
| Goat Simulator: Remastered | April 30 |
| Grand Theft Auto V: Enhanced | April 15 |
| Grand Theft Auto V: Legacy | April 15 |
| Hunt: Showdown 1896 | April 30 |
| My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery | April 15 |
| NHL 24 | April 30 |
| Revenge of the Savage Planet | April 30 |
| Terra Invicta | April 15 |
There are some big losses here, with GTA 5 always going to be a miss, and games like Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 still retaining healthy followings.
Which Games Have Been Added To Xbox Game Pass In April 2026?
Xbox Game Pass is adding a lot of new games to its service in April 2026, including Hades 2, Replaced, and The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered.
If you’re feeling the effect of April 2026’s XGP departures, Microsoft is ensuring you don’t feel shortchanged. A ton of new games are being added, including many distinguished and beloved games—Hades 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare are huge dubs!
Take a look at all the games that were added to Game Pass in April 2026.
| Game Title | Platforms | Release Date | Subscription Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Fantasy 4 | Cloud Xbox Series X|S PC |
April 7 | Game Pass Ultimate Game Pass Premium PC Game Pass |
| DayZ | PC | April 8 | Game Pass Ultimate Game Pass Premium Game Pass Essential PC Game Pass |
| Endless Legend 2 (Game Preview) | PC | April 8 | Game Pass Ultimate Game Pass Premium PC Game Pass |
| FBC: Firebreak | Cloud Xbox Series X|S PC |
April 8 | Game Pass Ultimate Game Pass Premium PC Game Pass |
| Planet Coaster 2 | Cloud Xbox Series X|S PC |
April 9 | Game Pass Ultimate Game Pass Premium PC Game Pass |
| Tiny Bookshop | Cloud Xbox Series X|S Handheld PC |
April 10 | Game Pass Ultimate Game Pass Premium PC Game Pass |
| Football Manager 26 | PC | April 13 | Game Pass Ultimate Game Pass Premium PC Game Pass |
| Football Manager 26 Console | Cloud Console PC |
April 13 | Game Pass Ultimate Game Pass Premium PC Game Pass |
| Hades 2 | Cloud Xbox Series X|S Handheld PC |
April 14 | Game Pass Ultimate Game Pass Premium PC Game Pass |
| Replaced | Cloud Xbox Series X|S PC |
April 14 | Game Pass Ultimate PC Game Pass |
| The Thaumaturge | Cloud Xbox Series X|S PC |
April 14 | Game Pass Ultimate Game Pass Premium PC Game Pass |
| The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered | Cloud Xbox Series X|S PC |
April 16 | Game Pass Ultimate Game Pass Premium PC Game Pass |
| EA Sports NHL 26 | Cloud Xbox Series X|S |
April 16 | Game Pass Ultimate PC Game Pass |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | Cloud Console PC |
April 17 | Game Pass Ultimate Game Pass Premium PC Game Pass |
| Little Rocket Lab | Cloud Console PC |
April 21 | Game Pass Ultimate Game Pass Premium PC Game Pass |
| Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato | Cloud Console Handheld PC |
April 21 | Game Pass Ultimate Game Pass Premium PC Game Pass |
| Vampire Crawlers | Cloud Xbox Series X|S Handheld PC |
April 21 | Game Pass Ultimate PC Game Pass |
| Kiln | Cloud Xbox Series X|S Handheld PC |
April 23 | Game Pass Ultimate PC Game Pass |
It’s time to hear your thoughts on this. Do the incomings outweigh the outgoings? Which games are you sad to see leave but happy to welcome with open arms? Share your feedback through our Insider Gaming Discord.
If you missed it, read Insider Gaming’s story about Xbox’s rumored first-party Game Pass Tier, which could cap your Cloud Gaming allowance.
Andy is Insider Gaming’s Senior Evergreen Editor and has been in the games journalism sphere in one way or another for over 7 years. His video game taste is as…
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