Eight games are leaving Xbox Game Pass on June 30, 2026, including Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Slay the Spire, Mecha Break, and more. Here is the complete list and a breakdown of every departing title.
Microsoft has confirmed eight games departing from the Xbox Game Pass library on June 30, 2026. This second wave of June removals brings the monthly total to 13, following five titles that left on June 15. The departures include major names like Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Slay the Spire, and Payday 2. Game Pass members who want to keep playing these titles will need to purchase them, though a 20% subscriber discount is available until they leave.
Complete List of Games Leaving Game Pass on June 30
According to the official Xbox Wire announcement, the following eight titles are departing on June 30, 2026:
- Mecha Break (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Payday 2 (Console)
- Rise of the Tomb Raider (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Tomb Raider (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Slay the Spire (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Ultimate Chicken Horse (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Volcano Princess (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Unpacking (Cloud, Console, and PC)
All of these titles are currently available at a 20% discount for Game Pass subscribers. If you have been meaning to buy any of them permanently, now is the time to act before they rotate out.
Tomb Raider and Rise of the Tomb Raider: Two of the Biggest Departures
The 2013 Tomb Raider reboot and its 2015 sequel Rise of the Tomb Raider are the most high-profile removals this wave. The first game reimagined Lara Croft’s origin story, stranding the young archaeologist on the mysterious island of Yamatai with a mix of survival mechanics, exploration, and intense action set-pieces. Rise of the Tomb Raider expanded on the formula with Siberian landscapes, more elaborate tombs, and deeper crafting systems.
Both titles are available across Cloud, Console, and PC through Game Pass. Each game offers roughly 15 to 20 hours of main campaign content, so finishing both before June 30 is ambitious but doable if you start now. Playing them in release order gives you the most coherent narrative experience. These are must-play action-adventure titles that defined a generation of the genre.
Slay the Spire: The Roguelike Deckbuilder That Started It All
Slay the Spire is widely credited as one of the games that launched the roguelike deckbuilder genre into the mainstream. Players choose from four unique characters, each with distinct card pools and playstyles, and fight their way through three acts of increasingly challenging enemies and bosses. Every run is different thanks to randomized card rewards, relics, and events.
A single run takes around 30 to 45 minutes, making it easy to squeeze in sessions before the deadline. The game’s depth comes from mastering synergies between cards and relics across hundreds of possible combinations. If you have any interest in strategy or card games, Slay the Spire is essential and one of the titles most worth prioritising before it leaves.
Mecha Break: Fast-Paced Multiplayer Mech Combat
Mecha Break is a free-to-play third-person multiplayer game built around anime-inspired mech battles. It features 15 distinct Strikers (mechs) across 6v6, 3v3, and extraction game modes. Reviews praised its tight controls and exciting combat, with GameSpot calling it “a decent multiplayer game featuring a bunch of cool and distinct mechs.” However, the game drew criticism for its aggressive monetization and lack of deep customization.
Since Mecha Break is free-to-play, its removal from Game Pass primarily affects any associated perks and the ease of access through the subscription. The game itself remains downloadable separately. Still, if you have been curious, trying it through Game Pass before June 30 removes one barrier to entry.
Ultimate Chicken Horse: Creative Multiplayer Chaos
Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer for up to four players where each round involves placing platforms, traps, and obstacles to create a level that is hard enough to stop your friends but still completable by you. This simple loop creates unpredictable, hilarious sessions that scale with the creativity (and cruelty) of your group.
The game is available on Cloud, Console, and PC. It thrives in local and online multiplayer, making it one of the best couch co-op experiences on Game Pass. If you have a group of friends to play with, this is one to try before it disappears.
Unpacking: A Cozy Puzzle Experience
Developed by Witch Beam and released in November 2021, Unpacking is a meditative puzzle game where you unpack boxes and arrange belongings in new living spaces. Through the items you place, you gradually piece together the story of the character’s life across multiple moves. There are no timers, no fail states, and no pressure.
The entire game can be completed in roughly three to four hours, making it an easy one to finish before the deadline. It is available across Cloud, Console, and PC. Unpacking earned widespread acclaim and multiple awards for its unique approach to environmental storytelling.
Volcano Princess: A Surprisingly Deep Life Sim
Volcano Princess by Egg Hatcher is a parenting simulator and life sim/RPG hybrid. Players raise a daughter from toddler to adulthood, choosing her education, activities, and moral direction. With 58 different endings, the game has significant replay value. Reviews highlighted its charming art style and rewarding progression systems, with scores ranging from 8 to 9 out of 10 across multiple outlets.
A single playthrough takes approximately 10 hours. The game originally launched on PC in April 2023 and later came to Xbox and Game Pass. If you enjoy life sim or visual novel-style games, Volcano Princess is well worth a look before it departs.
Payday 2: The Co-Op Heist Classic
Payday 2 is a cooperative first-person shooter focused on planning and executing heists. Up to four players work together on missions ranging from bank robberies to elaborate multi-day operations. Despite launching back in 2013, the game has maintained a strong community through continuous updates, amassing over 600,000 reviews on Steam with an 89% positive rating.
One important detail: Payday 2 is only leaving Game Pass on Console. PC players can continue to access it through other platforms. Console subscribers should prioritise it if cooperative shooters are their thing.
Games That Already Left Game Pass in June
The June 30 wave is the second round of removals this month. Five titles already departed on June 15:
- Jurassic World Evolution 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Lost in Random: The Eternal Die (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Warhammer 40K Space Marine: Master Crafted Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Combined, June 2026 sees 13 games leave the service, making it one of the heavier removal months in recent memory.
What Is Replacing Them on Game Pass?
Microsoft is adding several notable titles to soften the blow. The second wave of June additions includes Call of Duty: Vanguard (June 17), EA Sports FC 26 (June 18), Abyssus (June 25), and RV There Yet? (June 30). Looking ahead to early July, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 arrives on July 2, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination lands on July 6.
Earlier in June, the service also received Persona 5 Royal, Jurassic World Evolution 3, Solarpunk, and Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions among others. While losing 13 titles stings, the incoming lineup carries significant weight, especially with EA Sports FC 26 and Tony Hawk’s joining the catalogue.
What Players Usually Ask About Game Pass Removals
Do I keep my save progress if a game leaves? Yes. Your cloud saves and local data are preserved. If you later purchase the game or it returns to Game Pass, you can pick up exactly where you left off.
Can I still buy these games at a discount? Game Pass subscribers get a 20% discount on departing titles until they leave the service. This applies to all eight games leaving on June 30.
Will these games ever return to Game Pass? Some games do return to Game Pass after leaving, but there is no guarantee. It depends on licensing agreements between Microsoft and the publishers. Historically, some titles have cycled back after several months.
Which game should I prioritise? If you can only play one, Slay the Spire offers the most value per hour thanks to its infinite replayability. For a narrative experience, start with Tomb Raider. For a quick cozy session, Unpacking can be finished in a single sitting.
Does this affect all Game Pass tiers? Yes. Removals apply across Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Essential, though individual platform availability varies by title as listed above.
