Five Xbox Game Pass games leaving in January 2026: Neon White, Road 96 & more
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Play them before they are gone!
Xbox Game Pass subscribers and gamers, time to mark your calendar! Microsoft has now confirmed the five games that will be leaving the service on January 16, 2026.
These games are from different genres: From action-packed RPG to Cyberpunk shooter & more. These are available on consoles, PC, cloud and handheld devices. Let’s check out more details in this article.
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Five games leaving Xbox Game Pass
5. Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
This was released in 2024 on Game Pass day one, developed by A44 Games. The game has some brutal melee, gunplay and magic that can even kill the Gods.
Players can follow the journey of Nor Vanek and her fox companion Enki in this epic fantasy siege. If you like Soulslike games with good combat, then this game is for you.
4. Neon White
Neon White is an Indie Gem (Xbox port 2024), which fuses FPS shooting with some amazing card-based parkour that will pump up your adrenaline.
Players can race through some heavenly levels, discard weapons for dashes and aim for the top leaderboards. Play it before it leaves the Xbox Game Pass on January 16, 2026.
3. Road 96
Gamers, it is time for you to go on a hitchhiking adventure through dystopian Petria. The narrative choices you make shape up the story in this episodic road trip episode.
A pretty good game that is replayable, good story, and might be a little emotional for story lovers.
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4. The Ascent
This is a cyberpunk-style twin-stick shooter extraordinaire (2021). Players can blast through Vele Neon Undercity in both solo and co-op mode. A good RPG depth, amazing visuals and a loot galore for your player.
5. The Grinch: Christmas Adventures
This is a family-friendly platformer that stars the Grinch. You are also getting the Merry edition, which unlocks extra levels and mischief. Make sure to try these games out before they leave the Xbox Game Pass.
When exactly are these games leaving Xbox Game Pass?
January 16, 2026, across all platforms (console, PC, cloud).
Can I still play if I buy them?
Yes! Purchase now at discounts (20-75% off), and your saves carry over via cloud.
Will these games return to Game Pass?
No guarantees, but titles like The Ascent have cycled back before. Stay tuned!
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a gaming journalist with a soft spot for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a strong understanding of game mechanics, he enjoys exploring what makes games special beyond just the gameplay. Inspired by titles like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh brings his own perspective to gaming stories. When he’s not writing or playing, he can usually be found watching anime or cheering for WWE superstars.