Day One Xbox Game Pass Game is Leaving on December 31

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Key Takeaways

  • Party Animals is leaving Xbox Game Pass on December 31, 2024.
  • Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can get a 50% discount on Party Animals from January 1-31, 2025.
  • Rumors suggest that it may be coming to PlayStation at some point.

As a dedicated Xbox Game Pass subscriber and a fan of unique, physics-based multiplayer games, I can’t help but feel a pang of sadness as I bid farewell to the delightful chaos that is Party Animals. This game, which graced our screens on day one of Game Pass back in 2023, has been a staple for my virtual gatherings with friends, providing us with endless hours of laughter and camaraderie.

On New Year’s Eve (December 31), the Xbox Game Pass game “Party Animals” will no longer be available in the service. This game was one of the original titles launched with Xbox Game Pass, added on September 30, 2023. It received generally favorable reviews from critics upon release, with many appreciating it as a more refined and comprehensive version of the “Gang Beasts” concept.

2023 saw Party Animals as one of the standout day-one additions to Xbox Game Pass, and it quickly became a favorite among players. Although it may not be as massive as it once was when first released, there’s still a dedicated group of us gamers playing Party Animals with friends through Game Pass. Unfortunately, we’ve been informed that the game will soon be leaving Xbox Game Pass, and we’re eagerly awaiting the official announcement of its departure date.

According to the official tweet from the Party Animals team, their physics-based multiplayer brawler will be departing from Xbox Game Pass on December 31, 2024. To show appreciation to fans who’ve enjoyed playing Party Animals through Game Pass this year, developers are granting a 50% discount to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers between January 1 and January 31. This offer allows Game Pass Ultimate members to continue enjoying Party Animals without having to pay the full game price once it’s removed from Game Pass.

Xbox Game Pass is Losing Party Animals on December 31

The game “Party Animals” consistently receives fresh updates, which means that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers who choose to buy it can anticipate exciting new content in the coming weeks and months. For now, there’s a promising outlook for “Party Animals” beyond its current content updates – if the whispers are true.

Back in July, I came across a listing on the PlayStation Store that hinted at the arrival of “Party Animals” for both PS4 and PS5 systems. No official announcement has been made yet, but many gamers believe this listing was posted prematurely and is indeed accurate. If “Party Animals” does indeed arrive as rumored, it seems likely we’ll see its debut sometime after the game departs from Xbox Game Pass on December 31. However, there’s also a chance it might come to PlayStation consoles earlier than expected. As a Game Pass subscriber, I need to make the most of my time if I want to continue enjoying this game through my subscription, since its tenure on the service is limited.

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2024-12-02 05:53