There is a number of great and amazing titles for players to check out onXbox Game Pass. However, though Xbox adds a number of new titles to the subscription service regularly, some games also have to leaveXbox Game Passevery month as well. So far, the new additions to the service have generally outweighed the titles that leave every month, as the library available through the service has continued to grow ever larger.
Most recently,Xbox Game Pass added four new titlesacross a number of different genres, including the Day One gameSable. The remainder of September also sees games like the turn-based multiplayer shooterLemnis Gatemaking its way to Xbox Game Pass, while October kicks fall off strong with titles likeBack 4 Blood,Phoenix Point, andAge of Empires 4. However, Xbox Game Pass did already lose two games earlier this month on September 15. These titles includedForza Motorsport 7as well asThronebreaker: The Witcher Tales.Forza Motorsport 7was not a big surprise, as the game was widely delisted from storefronts due to expiring licensing deals, but September 30 has some more games leaving the service as well.
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The Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass on September 30
The first game leaving Xbox Game Pass at the end of the month isDrake Hollow.Drake Hollowis a survival game that incorporates base building and base defense as well. The game allows full cooperative play and was regarded as pretty impressive at release for how small of an indie team was behind it. The second game leaving isWarhammer: Vermintide 2.Vermintide 2is a fantasy horde game akin toLeft 4 Dead. However,Warhammer: Vermintide 2features a number of different classesthat completely redefine how players approach its missions and hordes of Skaven.
Explaining Night in the Woods
Night in the Woodsis a narrative adventure game that follows Mae Borowski, a recent college dropout who returns to her hometown of Possum Springs. Upon returning home Mae begins to realize that her hometown has changed a lot over the time that she has been gone. The town is seated firmly in America’s Rust Belt and is trying to recover from the closure of its local coal mine and a stagnating economy. Mae eventually meets up with her friends in the town and starts rekindling her relationships with them while also starting to experience stranger and more vivid dreams. The game was very well received upon release and was nominated for numerous awards that year. There are manytitles similar toNight in the Woods, but the game delivered a unique experience and story that connected with countless players and fans.
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Night in the Woodsfirst began as a Kickstarter project in 2013 that was aiming to raise $50,000. The Kickstarter ended up raising more than 400% of that, allowing the team at Infinite Fall to hire additional team members to contribute during development.Night in the Woodswas also supported by the release of two small companion games titledLongest NightandLost Constellation, which helped establish the game’s characters, setting, and story themes before its eventual release on Aug 02, 2025. Since launch,Night in the Woodshas been released on mobile phones, PC, Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, sofans of narrative adventure gamescan check it out no matter what platform they prefer. Still, those with Game Pass will not have to worry about purchasing the game if they start their playthrough as soon as possible.
What Makes Night in the Woods Special
WhenNight in the Woodswas released, it was praised primarily for its story, beautiful art style, and deep characters. Most of the time players spend inNight in the Woodssees them talking to its engaging characters and going on small adventures with their friends. The other time in the game is spent completing simple platforming challenges, playing music, and trying to unravel what in the world is going on in Mae’s dreams. While the amount of game time spent talking to characters and just interacting with them may deter some players who want a moremechanically focused narrative game likeBoyfriend Dungeon, it also allowsNight in the Woodsto thoroughly explore its narrative and characters in a way that many games cannot.
This is also helped by how uniquethe story ofNight in the Woodsis. The game is all about exploring Mae’s uncertainty as a 20-year-old trying to make decisions that will likely impact the rest of her life while also dealing with struggles like her mental health and regional economy.Night in the Woodsfocuses on a period in Mae’s life that many players can connect with and relate to, but that is hardly touched on by media. For players who have never experienced a similar period in their lives, the story may feel a tad meandering and slow, but for players who can relate, it is extremely successful at encapsulating how one feels during that period.
Night in the Woodsis available now on Mobile, PC, PlayStation 4, Switch, and Xbox One.
