Xbox Game Pass subscribers are saying goodbye to three significant titles today, with the critically praised Persona 3 Reload leading the list. This marks the first batch of games leaving the subscription service in August 2025, though the month still promises more additions than removals overall.

Microsoft has maintained its bi-weekly rotation of Xbox Game Pass titles throughout 2025. The previous update on July 31 saw the departure of Turnip Boy Robs a Bank, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and Gigantic.

Today's removals include not just Persona 3 Reload but also Farming Simulator 22 and Anthem. Among these, Persona 3 Reload stands out as the most significant loss, being one of the highest-rated games currently available through the service. The Atlus-developed JRPG had the shortest tenure on Game Pass, having joined in February 2024, while Farming Simulator 22 and Anthem have been available for approximately three and five years respectively.

Xbox Game Pass Games Leaving Today (August 15)

The removal of Farming Simulator 22 is somewhat softened by the recent addition of Farming Simulator 25 to Xbox Game Pass on August 1. Meanwhile, Anthem's departure follows Electronic Arts' announcement that BioWare's live-service RPG will be shutting down completely on January 12, 2026.

Achievement hunters looking to complete these games before they leave will find it challenging, as all three titles are packed with substantial content. Those who haven't started yet may find it difficult to finish in time.

Earlier this month, an in-game notice in Atlas Fallen suggested the ARPG would be part of today's removals. However, Microsoft's official announcement didn't include it, and the notification has since disappeared. While not leaving immediately, this suggests Atlas Fallen could be part of the next wave of removals on August 31, as Microsoft typically licenses Game Pass titles for one-year periods.

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