Subscribers to Microsoft's popular gaming service will soon have to bid farewell to one of the biggest titles in the industry. Microsoft has officially unveiled the latest wave of games scheduled to depart Xbox Game Pass later this month, with Grand Theft Auto 5 headlining the list of departing titles.
As the subscription platform routinely rotates its massive library—bringing in fresh adventures while cycling older ones out—the departure of Rockstar Games' critically acclaimed open-world blockbuster marks a significant exit. Players who have been exploring the chaotic streets of Los Santos or grinding through online heists via their Game Pass membership will want to wrap up their criminal empires quickly.
Gamers currently relying on the subscription to play the title should take this as a final warning to either finish their current playthroughs or take advantage of the standard Game Pass member discount to purchase the game permanently before it leaves the catalog.