Xbox Game Pass subscribers will soon bid farewell to Persona 3 Reload and two other notable titles on August 15, 2025. The subscription service, known for its rotating library, regularly updates its offerings—welcoming new games while periodically removing others. While the influx of new titles usually outnumbers departures, ensuring a fresh gaming experience, the upcoming removals may disappoint fans of these specific games.

Most first-party Xbox titles remain permanent fixtures on Game Pass, thanks to Microsoft's ownership of the studios behind them. However, exceptions do occur, such as when licensing issues force the delisting of certain games, like past Forza titles. Third-party games, on the other hand, typically stay available for about a year, depending on contractual agreements.

Microsoft helps subscribers stay informed by updating the "Leaving Soon" section regularly. As of now, three games are confirmed to depart on August 15: Persona 3 Reload, Anthem, and Farming Simulator 22. Additional titles might also be removed, though they haven't been announced yet.

Xbox Game Pass Departures in August 2025

• Persona 3 Reload (Critically acclaimed JRPG)
• Anthem (Online multiplayer game shutting down soon)
• Farming Simulator 22 (Replaced by its successor on Game Pass)

Among these, Persona 3 Reload stands out as a major loss. Launched in 2024 to widespread acclaim, it holds an impressive 87 Metacritic score, making it one of the highest-rated games on the service. Its departure will leave a noticeable gap for JRPG fans.

Meanwhile, Anthem's removal aligns with its impending shutdown, and Farming Simulator 22's exit follows the recent addition of Farming Simulator 25. Subscribers looking for alternatives can anticipate new arrivals, including Herdling (August 21) and Gears of War: Reloaded (August 26), with more announcements expected soon.

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