Games Leaving Game Pass: April 15, 2026
Five games are leaving Xbox Game Pass on April 15, and the headliner is a big one: Grand Theft Auto V. With only 5 days left, now's the time to either finish what you've started or grab the discount before these titles disappear from the catalog. Here's what you need to know.
What's Leaving April 15, 2026
| Game | Metacritic | Time to Beat | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 97 | ~32 hours | Console, PC, Cloud |
| Terra Invicta (Game Preview) | 83 | ~68 hours | PC |
| Ashen | 81 | ~16 hours | Console, PC, Cloud |
| Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes | 78 | ~35 hours | Console, PC, Cloud |
| My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery | N/A | ~5 hours | Console, PC, Cloud |
All titles will be removed at the end of the day on April 15, 2026. Game Pass members can purchase any of these at a 20% discount before they leave. GTA V and Eiyuden Chronicle are discounted even further through the Xbox Spring Sale 2026.
Don't Miss: Priority Picks
1. Grand Theft Auto V
You probably already know why GTA V is worth playing. A Metacritic 97 doesn't happen by accident. Rockstar's open-world crime epic still holds up, with a story campaign that bounces between three protagonists across a sprawling Los Santos. If you haven't played it by now, this is your last chance on Game Pass.
Time commitment: ~32 hours for the main story. You won't finish in 5 days unless you're already deep into it.
Play if you like: Red Dead Redemption 2, Saints Row, Sleeping Dogs
2. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
This one stings. Eiyuden Chronicle launched as a day-one Game Pass title back in April 2024, and now it's leaving exactly two years later. It's the spiritual successor to the Suikoden series, featuring 100+ recruitable characters and a classic JRPG structure that doesn't try to reinvent the wheel. If you've been "meaning to get to it," the clock just started ticking.
Time commitment: ~35 hours. A serious investment, but the Spring Sale discount makes purchasing a solid option.
Play if you like: Suikoden, Octopath Traveler, Fire Emblem
3. Ashen
The most realistic game to actually finish before April 15. Ashen is a minimalist souls-like with a distinct art style and a cooperative twist. It's less punishing than Dark Souls but still delivers that exploration-and-combat loop. At ~16 hours, dedicated players could wrap this up before it leaves.
Time commitment: ~16 hours. Tight enough to beat in a focused weekend.
Play if you like: Dark Souls, Journey, Death's Door
Quick Takes on the Rest
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Terra Invicta (Game Preview) — A grand strategy game from the team behind XCOM's Long War mod. It's excellent (87% Very Positive on Steam), but at 68+ hours for a single campaign, this is a PC-only commitment. You'll need to buy it if you want to see it through. Worth the purchase for strategy fans.
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My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery — A colorful 3D platformer aimed at younger players. At ~5 hours, it's the easiest to knock out before the deadline. If you've got kids who enjoy the My Little Pony franchise, this is a quick win.
FAQ: Games Leaving Game Pass
Can I still play these games after April 15?
No. Once they leave Game Pass, you'll need to purchase them to keep playing. Game Pass members get a 20% discount on departing titles, and GTA V and Eiyuden Chronicle have additional discounts through the Xbox Spring Sale.
Will these games come back to Game Pass?
Games do rotate back into Game Pass occasionally, but there's no guarantee and no set timeline. GTA V has been on and off the service before.
What if I'm mid-playthrough?
Your save data stays intact. If you purchase the game or it returns to Game Pass later, you can pick up right where you left off.
What's Coming to Replace Them
April 2026 Wave 1 is bringing 17 new games to Game Pass, including some heavy hitters:
- Hades II — April 14 (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC)
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered — April 16 (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare — April 17 (Cloud, Console, PC)
- FBC: Firebreak — April 8 (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
- Planet Coaster 2 — April 9 (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
- Football Manager 26 — April 13 (PC)
- Replaced — April 14 (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
- The Thaumaturge — April 14 (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
- Final Fantasy IV — April 7 (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
- EA Sports NHL 26 — April 16 (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S)
- DayZ — April 8 (PC)
- Endless Legend 2 — April 8 (PC)
- Tiny Bookshop — April 10 (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC)
- Kiln — April 23 (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC)
- Vampire Crawlers — April 21 (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC)
- Little Rocket Lab — April 21 (Cloud, Console, PC)
- Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato — April 21 (Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC)
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Last updated: April 10, 2026. Source: Xbox Wire