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Subscribers to Xbox Game Pass will see five titles depart the service on May 31, and the list includes a pair of critically acclaimed role-playing games that are well worth a final playthrough. Among the departures is a major 2024 release that was a strong contender for game of the year honors.
The two standout RPGs leaving the library are "Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes" and "Octopath Traveler II." "Eiyuden Chronicle" launched in April 2024 as a spiritual successor to the classic Suikoden series, earning praise for its massive roster of characters and deep tactical combat. "Octopath Traveler II," meanwhile, is a gorgeous HD-2D adventure that offers eight distinct character stories and a turn-based battle system that fans of the genre adore.
The other three games rotating out include "Lords of the Fallen," a challenging action-RPG with a dark fantasy setting and a unique dual-realm mechanic. Also leaving are "Rise of the Ronin," an open-world samurai epic set in 19th-century Japan, and "Humanity," a puzzle game where you guide a crowd of people through hundreds of levels.
If you have been meaning to try any of these games, now is the last chance to play them through your Game Pass subscription. As always, Microsoft offers a discount on purchases for subscribers who want to keep playing after the removal date. The new batch of games arriving in June has not been announced yet, but the May 31 departures give players a clear deadline to finish their quests.
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