Xbox Game Pass Is Losing 5 Games on September 15

Xbox Game Pass Is Losing 5 Games on September 15

Key Takeaways

  • Xbox Game Pass is losing FIFA 23, Payday 3, Slime Rancher 2, SpiderHeck, and You Suck at Parking on September 15.
  • Indie fighting game SpiderHeck is the highest-rated title from this newly announced wave of departures.
  • Five new titles are already confirmed to be coming to Xbox Game Pass in September 2024.

As a seasoned Xbox Game Pass subscriber with countless hours spent navigating the vast digital landscape of Microsoft’s gaming library, I must admit that the upcoming loss of some fan-favorites like FIFA 23, Payday 3, Slime Rancher 2, SpiderHeck, and You Suck at Parking on September 15 has left me slightly disheartened.


On September 15, Xbox Game Pass is set to bid farewell to Payday 3 and four other games, effectively canceling out all the new additions planned for September 2024.

Except for the month of July, Microsoft has consistently followed its routine this year by removing games from its subscription service approximately every two weeks. The most recent rotation occurred on August 31, resulting in the departures of games such as Atomic Heart, Guilty Gear Strive, and NBA 2K24 from Xbox Game Pass.

On September 15th, Xbox Game Pass will be saying goodbye to five games from its subscription service: FIFA 23, Payday 3, Slime Rancher 2, SpiderHeck, and You Suck at Parking. Among these titles, Payday 3 has been on the platform for the shortest duration, joining in September 2023. FIFA 23 joined four months prior, while You Suck at Parking, Slime Rancher 2, and SpiderHeck have all been part of Xbox Game Pass since September 2022.

Xbox Game Pass Games Leaving on September 15

Game Added OpenCritic Avg. How Long To Beat
FIFA 23 May 2023 76 85–111 hours
Payday 3 Sep 2023 63 11–35 hours
Slime Rancher 2 Sep 2022 N/A 10–17 hours
SpiderHeck 85 7–9 hours
You Suck at Parking 70 8–25 hours

Previously subscribed Xbox Game Pass users have previously had ample opportunities to finish the games that are about to leave. Those who are not long-time members still have sufficient time left to complete these, as most of them can typically be finished within a few days each.

The standout title among the September 2024 Xbox Game Pass departures, as highlighted by its “Mighty” OpenCritic rating of 85, is SpiderHeck. This game, developed by the solo studio Neverjam from Latvia, has garnered widespread acclaim with an impressive 83% recommendation rate among reviewers. In this action-packed, humorous fighting game, players take on the role of spiders armed with laser swords, causing mayhem in a single-player or multiplayer setting. The game supports up to four players for both local and online co-op play.

The upcoming departures from Xbox Game Pass will counterbalance all the previously planned game releases for September 2024. Kicking off on September 3 is “Star Trucker”, followed by “Age of Mythology: Retold” on September 4. “Train Sim World 5” is set to arrive on September 17, with “Frostpunk 2” joining the service three days later. On September 24, “Ara: History Untold” will debut as a day-one PC Game Pass title. Microsoft might announce additional Xbox Game Pass releases for September 2024 in the coming days, and it’s been speculated that “Riders Republic” by Ubisoft could be among them.

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2024-09-02 15:05