Xbox Game Pass is set to lose Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and seven other titles on October 31, marking the second wave of removals from the subscription service this month. The 2022 Lego adaptation stands out as one of the strongest Star Wars games available, offering all nine main saga films rendered in the franchise's signature blocky style alongside the cooperative multiplayer gameplay the Lego series is known for. Players looking to experience the game should prioritize it before the deadline.
Double Fine Departures
Two point-and-click adventure games from Double Fine Productions are also leaving on Halloween. Day of the Tentacle Remastered and Full Throttle Remastered will both exit the service, removing classic adventure titles that have been available to subscribers. The studio, which recently regained independence, sees both titles depart alongside the broader October removals.
Additional Games Departing
Beyond the Star Wars and Double Fine titles, Game Pass subscribers will lose access to several other games. Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, an isometric take on the Tomb Raider franchise, is among them. The remaining games scheduled for removal are Dead Static Drive, Deep Rock Galactic, Wartales, and Wildgate. This brings the total count of October departures to ten titles across two removal windows.
Earlier October Removals
October 31 represents the second wave of Game Pass removals this month. The first wave occurred on October 15 and included a notably larger set of titles. That removal list featured Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a turn-based RPG that earned Game of the Year recognition last year. Also departing in the first wave were A Plague Tale: Requiem, Crime Scene Cleaner, Donut County, Evil West, Nova Roma, Pacific Drive, Superball, and The Casting of Frank Stone.
Service Strategy Shifts
These removals occur as Xbox undergoes strategic changes to its Game Pass offering. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has acknowledged that the service's previous approach contributed to the company entering what she described as "freefall." An internal memo obtained earlier this month outlined efforts to rebalance the service, aiming to deliver better value to players while managing the financial strain on Microsoft's resources. The ongoing adjustments reflect a broader effort to stabilize the subscription platform.
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