Summary
Xbox Game Passcurrently has an incredible library of video games. With well over 100 titles available, gamers of all skill levels, and fans of all types of video game genres will be able to find at least one or two games onXbox Game Passthat they can sink their teeth into, and in the unlikely event that they can’t, there’s more always just around the corner. Xbox Game Pass is constantly updated with new games, but unfortunately, when new ones land on the service, a handful has to leave, and that can lead to some genuinely disappointing moments.
The end of October 2023 is set to be a pretty great time for Xbox Game Pass. Along with day-one titles likeCities: Skylines 2andJusant, Xbox Game Pass is also getting one of this year’s best horror games withDead Space, which hits Game Pass on October 26via the built-in EA Play. But while the end of October is looking bright for Xbox Game Pass, it’s not all good news, with one of the service’s most highly-rated games leaving Game Pass at the worst possible time.
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Persona 5 Royal Leaves Xbox Game Pass At the Worst Possible Time
An improved version of the already-phenomenalP5,Persona 5 Royaladds hours of new content to the game, including a new party member, a whole new dungeon, and multiple new endings that can drastically change the story from its original release. WhenRoyalreleased back in 2020, it received near-perfect reviews, making it one ofXbox Game Pass' highest-rated games. Hitting the service in October 2022,Persona 5 Royalhas been on Xbox Game Pass for an entire year now, but unfortunately, its time is coming to an end. On October 31,Persona 5 Royalis set to leave Xbox Game Pass, and it really couldn’t be at a worse time.
On November 17,Persona 5 Tacticais set to come to Xbox Game Pass, being one of next month’s most highly-anticipated day-one releases. A spinoff that sports an incredibly cute chibi art style,Persona 5 Tacticatakes place around the same time as the events ofPersona 5 Royal, and sees the Phantom Thieves trapped in an alternate dimension. Unlike its big brother,Persona 5 Tacticais a turn-based strategy game that sees players move their Phantom Thieves squad around a tile-based arena.
WhilePersona 5 Tacticawill still have a slew of RPG elements and more than enough dialogue to fill an entire novel, it’s presumably a bit smaller-scale thanPersona 5 Royal, and as such might be a great jumping-on point for the new fans of the franchise. While a sprawling100+ hour RPGisn’t for everyone, a turn-based strategy spinoff might manage to convince a few intrigued folks to hop on board thePersonabus, but now it’s a big missed opportunity thatPersona 5 Royalwon’t be ready and waiting for those fans when they decide to try out the series' most acclaimed entry.
Thankfully, those looking to try out some mainlinePersonagames won’t be completely out of luck. Xbox Game Pass currently has bothPersona 3 PortableandPersona 4 Goldenavailable to play right now, and there are no immediate signs that those titles are leaving anytime soon. Additionally, Xbox Game Pass is set to receive the highly-anticipatedPersona 3 Reloadedat the beginning of next year. So while losingPersona 5 Royalis a real blow to Xbox Game Pass, especially withTacticaon the way, there’s more than enoughPersonaon Xbox Game Passfor new fans to try out.
