Grand Theft Auto V and 4 others bid adieu to Xbox Game Pass; check full list

In contrast to the usual practice of providing advance notice for Game Pass additions, the inclusion of GTA 5 happened without the customary warning, catching subscribers off guard with its unannounced arrival. Additionally, Rockstar titles, including GTA 5, have consistently departed on dates different from the regular 15th or last days of the month, distinguishing them from the typical removal schedule of other Game Pass offerings.

Dedicated subscribers who have been with the service for an extended period had foreseen the departure of GTA 5, as the game had been featured in the “Leaving Soon” section of the app a month before. Contrary to initial expectations that the game would be removed by the end of the year, GTA 5 remained available on the service beyond December 31.

There were initial speculations suggesting a potential departure on January 15, but it was later clarified that GTA 5 would actually leaves the service earlier, on January 5. With this impending date, enthusiasts of Xbox Game Pass are advised to enjoy the virtual world of GTA 5 before it is removed from the lineup—unless, of course, they choose to acquire it for permanent access.

On January 5, not only will GTA 5 said goodbye, but four other games, namely Garden Story, MotoGP 22, Persona 3 Portable, and Persona 4 Golden, also departed from Xbox Game Pass. However, on February 2, Persona 3 Reload will be introduced to the Game Pass, serving as a day-one release. This addition will provide a new take on the classic game and help alleviate the impact of Persona 3 Portable leaving the lineup.

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Published: 06 Jan 2024, 12:30 PM IST

In contrast to the usual practice of providing advance notice for Game Pass additions, the inclusion of GTA 5 happened without the customary warning, catching subscribers off guard with its unannounced arrival. Additionally, Rockstar titles, including GTA 5, have consistently departed on dates different from the regular 15th or last days of the month, distinguishing them from the typical removal schedule of other Game Pass offerings.

Dedicated subscribers who have been with the service for an extended period had foreseen the departure of GTA 5, as the game had been featured in the “Leaving Soon” section of the app a month before. Contrary to initial expectations that the game would be removed by the end of the year, GTA 5 remained available on the service beyond December 31.

There were initial speculations suggesting a potential departure on January 15, but it was later clarified that GTA 5 would actually leaves the service earlier, on January 5. With this impending date, enthusiasts of Xbox Game Pass are advised to enjoy the virtual world of GTA 5 before it is removed from the lineup—unless, of course, they choose to acquire it for permanent access.

On January 5, not only will GTA 5 said goodbye, but four other games, namely Garden Story, MotoGP 22, Persona 3 Portable, and Persona 4 Golden, also departed from Xbox Game Pass. However, on February 2, Persona 3 Reload will be introduced to the Game Pass, serving as a day-one release. This addition will provide a new take on the classic game and help alleviate the impact of Persona 3 Portable leaving the lineup.

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Published: 06 Jan 2024, 12:30 PM IST