Crusader Kings 3 Among 8 PC Game Pass Departures

Microsoft and Xbox have confirmed eight more games are set to leave PC Game Pass at the end of July, with Friday July 31 as the departure date. For players, the headline loss is Crusader Kings 3, but the lineup also includes Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord, acclaimed indie platformers like Celeste and Rain World, and the early-access mouse colony sim Whiskerwood.

Eight titles departing PC Game Pass on July 31

All eight games listed below are scheduled to leave the subscription service on Friday July 31:

Back to the Dawn
Celeste
Crusader Kings 3
Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord
My Friendly Neighborhood
Rain World
Sniper Elite: Resistance
Whiskerwood

Why Crusader Kings 3 is the biggest hit for subscribers

While multiple genres are represented, Crusader Kings 3 is likely to affect the widest slice of PC Game Pass players. It’s a long-running grand strategy release with a large library of downloadable content, and the update has a specific implication for anyone who has invested in expansions.

Paradox Interactive says players who want to keep using their DLC on Xbox will need to buy the base game on the Xbox Store. The company also acknowledged the change may be disappointing for subscribers and outlined an offer meant to soften the transition.

In a statement shared by Paradox, it said it will run discounts on the base game via the Microsoft Store from July 18 through July 31, giving Game Pass players a reduced-price option to continue with Crusader Kings 3.

The practical window: what to do before the service ends

For most players, the immediate takeaway is simple: if you want to keep playing these titles through your subscription, you’ll need to do it before July 31. The list includes well-known games, but also several “do not skip” picks depending on taste—especially if you’re working through a backlog or starting something new.

Celeste is leaving at the same time, so players interested in its challenging 2D platforming may want to prioritize it before the cutoff.
Rain World is also on the departure list, and its departure means subscribers will lose access unless they buy it outright.
Crusader Kings 3 has an extra wrinkle for DLC owners on Xbox, with Paradox pointing to buying the base game to keep expansions usable.
Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord and Whiskerwood also leave on the same date, affecting fans of sandbox-style gameplay and early-access colony management.

For anyone planning to keep an active run going, the July 18–July 31 discount window for the Crusader Kings 3 base game on the Microsoft Store is the most time-sensitive detail tied to these departures.

Not all is lost: new PC Game Pass additions are still coming

Microsoft’s July lineup isn’t only about exits. In the weeks ahead, PC Game Pass is adding new titles, including The Planet Crafter on July 21 and Halo: Campaign Evolved on July 28.

Looking further into August, the service is scheduled to receive Beast of Reincarnation on August 3 and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy on August 27.

Beyond that, the longer-term calendar referenced for the service includes future additions such as Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Gears of War: E-Day, with 2027 set to bring Stranger Than Heaven, Persona 4 Revival, and Fable.

Even with new arrivals planned, the July 31 departures are a reminder that Game Pass access is not permanent—players may eventually need to purchase games directly if they want to keep current playthroughs going after they leave the service.