Xbox Game Pass members are set to lose access to four popular titles as Microsoft prepares to rotate its gaming catalog with new additions. The subscription service, known for its constantly evolving library, will remove another batch of games on October 15, affecting subscribers who haven't yet experienced these titles.

With video game development costs continuing to escalate, owning premium AAA titles like the newest Call of Duty installment or the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 has become increasingly expensive for many gamers. Subscription services like Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus provide an attractive alternative, offering access to a diverse, rotating collection of games for a fixed monthly fee. However, this convenience comes with recent price adjustments, as Microsoft has announced significant increases to its subscription tiers, with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now priced at $29.99 monthly.

The unexpected price adjustment has generated considerable disappointment among the gaming community, leading many subscribers to reconsider their membership. For those choosing to maintain their subscriptions, additional changes are imminent as four notable games prepare to exit the service on October 15. According to industry reports, Cocoon, Core Keeper, Donut County, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed will all be removed from the catalog later this month. Subscribers interested in permanently adding these titles to their collections can take advantage of a 20% discount available until their removal date.

Xbox Game Pass Titles Departing on October 15

• Cocoon
• Core Keeper
• Donut County
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed

While losing access to favorite games is always disappointing, Microsoft plans to balance these departures with numerous exciting additions throughout October. The service will welcome several day-one releases in the coming weeks, including Sopa – Tale of the Stolen Potato and Little Rocket Lab on October 7, followed by Ball x Pit on October 15, Keeper on October 17, and the highly anticipated Ninja Gaiden 4 on October 21. Additional major releases are scheduled for the remainder of the year, with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 joining the catalog on November 14 for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.

Following the recent removal of three Ninja Gaiden titles from the service, fans are particularly excited about Ninja Gaiden 4's upcoming availability. This new installment serves as a direct sequel to the 2012 release, continuing the story several years after the events of the previous game. For gamers not subscribed to Xbox Game Pass, Ninja Gaiden 4 will also be accessible on PlayStation 5 and PC platforms.