Many Xbox fans want more advance notice about games leaving Game Pass. Currently, Microsoft gives about two weeks' heads up. Keep in mind, publishers sometimes strike last-minute deals to keep their games on the service, even after they've been slated for removal.
Before we dive into our list of potential Game Pass departures for December 2024, we need to stress that nothing is set in stone, and this list won't be 100% accurate. Some games might leave, others might stay, and many not mentioned here could be added to the exit list.
While not the only pattern, games often stick around for about a year on Xbox Game Pass. We've looked back at titles added in December 2023, and included a few from December 2022 as well. Based on those original announcements, here's what might potentially leave Xbox Game Pass in December 2024:
| Game Pass Join Date | Game Title | Available On |
| December 1, 2022 | The Walking Dead: The Final Season | Console, PC, Cloud |
| December 6, 2022 | Hello Neighbor 2 | Console, PC, Cloud |
| December 6, 2022 | LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga | Console, PC, Cloud |
| December 15, 2022 | Rainbow Billy: The Curse Of The Leviathan | Console, PC, Cloud |
| December 1, 2023 | Spirit Of The North: Enhanced Edition | Console, PC, Cloud |
| December 1, 2023 | SteamWorld Build | Console, PC, Cloud |
| December 5, 2023 | Clone Drone In The Danger Zone | Series X |
| December 5, 2023 | Rise Of The Tomb Raider | Console, PC, Cloud |
| December 5, 2023 | World War Z: Aftermath | Console, PC, Cloud |
| December 7, 2023 | Goat Simulator 3 (Seems unlikely?) | Series X |
| December 8, 2023 | Against The Storm | PC |
| December 12, 2023 | Tin Hearts | Console, PC, Cloud |
| December 14, 2023 | Far Cry 6 (Seems unlikely?) | Console, PC, Cloud |
| December 14, 2023 | Pillars Of Eternity: Definitive Edition (Seems unlikely?) | PC |
As expected, this list could grow or shrink. Some games might stick around longer on Xbox Game Pass, but we'll likely lose a few in December 2024. Our predictions typically range from 30% to 80% accurate—it's always a bit of a guessing game!
Remember, November 2024 still has plenty in store for Xbox Game Pass, both coming and going. The month's big highlights include the additions of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Stalker 2. We're certain about seven games leaving soon, and another round of departures will be announced in about a week.
