Xbox Game Passhas announced its first wave of new titles, which include three name games being added today and five brand new announcements to join three previously announced games.Xbox Game Pass shadow dropsThe Walking Dead: The Final Season, Eastward,andTotally Reliable Delivery Servicetoday, as they had no prior announcement, but among everything that it was confirmed to add, it confirmed some removals as well.
This should come as no surprise. Typically, theadditions to Xbox Game Passoutpace the removals, but sometimes it’s neck and neck. Fans also know to expect removals in the middle of the month, traditionally the 15th, and on the last day of the month (30th or 31st). For Wave 1 in December, it seems it’s a neck-and-neck month, as the total number of games being added by Xbox Game Pass is 11, as well as the number leaving.
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While the quantity of games leaving is certainly up there, it doesn’t seem to have as many major titles likeXbox Game Pass' removal ofFinal Fantasy 13-2and more on November 30.Aliens: Fireteam Eliteis out, but that game was largely disappointing for fans. Some major indies are on the outs, likeFirewatch, but arguably the biggest removals areDragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive AgeandRace with Ryan. Dragon Questspeaks for itself, whileRace with Ryanisn’t likely a big deal to many, except for parents who use Game Pass for their children.
Xbox Game Pass List - Leaving December 15
Race with Ryanis a kart racer based on the YouTube series: Ryan’s World. Ryan and his family are incredibly popular among children, and while the kart racer as a game alone is a hit or miss, it’s good for kids. For context, Ryan and his family made more money onYouTube than well-known names like PewDiePie, Markiplier, and Mr. Beastin 2019 and 2020, so its removal is definitely a hit in the family section of games.
Of course, this is just wave 1 and fans wouldn’t be surprised ifXbox Game Passhad a few more tricks up its sleeves. Fans can expect wave 2, including new game additions and removals, to be announced in the coming week.
Xbox Game Passsubscribers get a handful of games every month.
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