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Why do they remove games from Gamepass?

They remove game when they lose the licensing for the games, there's no set automatic period where they remove games, and first-party games are never removed from Xbox Game Pass.
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Can you keep a Game Pass games after they are removed?

Can I still play games after they leave Game Pass? Games you install using Xbox Game Pass remain playable once they've left the Game Pass catalog only when you buy them—and you get a hefty discount when you buy games as an Xbox Game Pass subscriber. When you buy games at a discount, those games are yours to keep.
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What games are being removed from Game Pass?

Here's all the games we know are leaving Game Pass on 16th April.
  • Life is Strange: True Colors.
  • The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos.
  • The Long Dark.
  • Moonglow Bay.
  • Panzer Corps 2.
  • The Riftbreaker.
  • Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction.
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Why did they remove games from the Xbox store?

“We have reached the limit of our ability to bring new games to the catalog from the past due to licensing and technical constraints. We will continue to focus on providing Xbox One titles through the Games with Gold program.”
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Is Xbox declining?

Microsoft's video game business is enduring a sticky spell with revenue declining across the board. According to the company's fiscal report for the second quarter—ended December 31, 2022—Xbox hardware revenue declined by 13 percent year-on-year, while Xbox content and services revenue declined by 12 percent.
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How do you buy delisted Xbox games?

How To Buy 'Delisted' Backwards Compatible Games On Xbox
  1. Go to the Daytona USA page on the Xbox 360 marketplace.
  2. Locate the 'Full Game' option, and then select 'Download to Xbox 360'
  3. Pay for the game, and you should then find it in your games library on a modern Xbox.
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Is Xbox stopping Game Pass?

No More Xbox Game Pass Games in 2022

This is while similar services like PlayStation Plus Extra dropped a bunch of games on December 20, and Epic Games Store's free mystery game promotion is well underway.
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Is Game Pass ending on Xbox?

Microsoft is expected to reveal more games coming to Xbox Game Pass as the latter half of March 2023 comes to an end.
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What happens when games go off Game Pass?

If a game leaves the Xbox Game Pass library, you will no longer have access to it through the subscription service. You will need to purchase the game separately or find another way to obtain it in order to continue playing. How do I play games on a low-end device?
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Is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate worth it?

If you're someone that enjoys both PC and Console Gaming, Game Pass Ultimate is worth upgrading to. Some games are better on certain formats, and the cloud gaming and Gold features built-in means you're still getting a good deal.
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Are games from Game Pass permanent?

Game pass games are generally yours to play for as long as: The game is in the Game Pass program. Games come and go from Game Pass. Your Game Pass subscription is current.
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How long will a game stay on Game Pass?

12 months. Most games remain in Game Pass for a period of around 12 months.
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Do you lose games if you stop paying for Game Pass?

Do you lose your games if you cancel an Xbox game pass? Any games that are being played through the gamepass subscription you will no longer have access to once the subscription is cancelled or not paid. As well if the game leaves gamepass such as GTA V will be in May.
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Are games free with Xbox Game Pass?

On the other hand, Xbox Game Pass is the firm's service that gives you access to hundreds of games for just one monthly fee. They can each be paid for separately, but the best news is that you can get both, plus PC Game Pass, EA Play, Cloud Gaming and access to exclusive game discounts for a single, cheaper price.
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How often do Game Pass games get removed?

They remove game when they lose the licensing for the games, there's no set automatic period where they remove games, and first-party games are never removed from Xbox Game Pass. What are your top 10 games on the original Xbox?
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What games are coming to Game Pass 2023?

Everything Coming to Xbox Game Pass in April 2023
  • Loop Hero – April 4 (Console, PC)
  • Everspace 2 – April 6 (PC)
  • Iron Brigade – April 6 (Console, Cloud)
  • Ghostwire Tokyo – April 12 (Console, PC, Cloud)
  • NHL 23 – April 13 (Console)
  • Minecraft Legends – April 18 (Console, PC, Cloud)
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Is Elden ring on Game Pass?

Sign up or Sign in now! No, the massive Japanese RPG is not currently available on Game Pass. Do We Know If Elden Ring Is Coming To Game Pass? No.
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Will I get banned if I buy a banned Xbox console second hand?

This is taken directly from the xbox enforcement website: Can I still be banned if I purchased an Xbox console second-hand? Yes. The warranty on a second-hand Xbox console is void, and the purchaser assumes the risk for any previous modifications or unauthorized activity.
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Do delisted games come back?

Just as a licensing or publishing deal can take a game away, they can also bring them back. This typically happens after a game is delisted and the developer is able to take over duties as the publisher, or another publishing partner is found.
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Is it legal to download delisted games?

Not illegal at all. You purchased it, it's yours to play whenever you want. Imagine going to a store and buying a physical disc of a game, only to have the manager of the store come to your house and tell you to hand it over, without a refund, because they've stopped selling it…
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How often does Game Pass get new games?

New titles are being added to Game Pass every month and others are taken off, similar to how Netflix works, so it's crucial to stay on top of library changes to make sure you don't miss out on that title that's been on your to-play list.
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What games are leaving Game Pass April 2023?

According to the Xbox Game Pass Leaving Soon section, Quantum Break, The Rift Breaker, Moonglow Bay, Rainbow Six Extraction, Panzer Corps 2, The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos - Chicken Edition, Life is Strange: True Colors, and The Long Dark are all being removed in April 2023.
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Does Game Pass track game time?

On the Xbox App (on PC) when you view your games played, click on the game to view the achievements for that game. If available, the time played will be listed above the achievements for the game.
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Is Xbox Game Pass only $1?

The $1 trial has allowed people to sign up to Xbox Game Pass for a month, before the full Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription kicks in at $14.99 per month or $9.99 a month for the PC- or console-only subscriptions.
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