Xbox Game Pass has revealed the lineup of games leaving the platform on April 15, and horror enthusiasts are in for a disappointment as several spooky titles are set to vanish. Games are regularly rotated out of Xbox Game Pass every few weeks, with removal announcements typically coinciding with the introduction of new games to ease the transition for subscribers.
The removal of games from Xbox Game Pass commonly occurs on the final day of each month or the 15th, with occasional exceptions to this pattern. Subscribers can generally anticipate the 15th, 30th, or 31st as the cutoff dates for playing certain games through their subscription.
April 15 will mark the end of access to several games on Xbox Game Pass, with the horror genre taking a significant hit. Titles such as Amnesia Collection, Amnesia: Rebirth, Back 4 Blood, Phantom Abyss, Research and Destroy, and Soma will bid farewell to the service. While Phantom Abyss offers a 3D platforming experience inspired by Indiana Jones, the remaining titles are either pure horror or possess strong horror elements.
Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass in April 2024
- Amnesia Collection
- Amnesia: Rebirth
- Back 4 Blood
- Phantom Abyss
- Research and Destroy
- Soma
For instance, Amnesia Collection includes the original Amnesia: The Dark Descent, renowned as one of the greatest and most influential horror games. The collection also encompasses the Justine expansion and Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs. Amnesia: Rebirth serves as a sequel to these games, while Back 4 Blood is a cooperative first-person shooter horror game designed as a spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead.
Conversely, Research and Destroy is a multiplayer turn-based game featuring zombies and supernatural beings, leaning more towards a comedic tone than pure horror. Lastly, Soma is a sci-fi horror title created by the team behind the Amnesia series, recognized as another standout horror game of its era.
April 15 will undoubtedly be a somber day for horror gaming enthusiasts on Xbox Game Pass; however, the platform will still offer a diverse range of horror titles even with these departures. The latest Amnesia installment, Amnesia: The Bunker, will remain available post-April 15, and recent additions like the remakes of Resident Evil 2 and 3, along with The Quarry, provide ample reasons for horror fans to maintain their subscriptions.