Microsoft has officially announced the first wave of titles set to leave Xbox Game Pass in December 2024, marking a significant shift in the gaming landscape for subscribers. On December 15, players will bid farewell to a selection of popular games, including Forza Horizon 4, Rise of the Tomb Raider, The Quarry, Amnesia: The Bunker, Hello Neighbor 2, Forager, Tin Hearts, and Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan. With such heavy hitters departing, anticipation builds for the next wave of titles to join the service.
Games leaving Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in December 2024
This year has seen Forza Horizon 4’s impending removal from the Game Pass library, a decision that has now come to fruition. As of December 15, the beloved racing game will no longer be available on the Microsoft Store or Game Pass. Notably, Forza Horizon 4 currently features five discontinued achievements, leaving completionists with a bittersweet farewell.
Another notable title exiting the service is Rise of the Tomb Raider, which also faces the challenge of two partly discontinued achievements. Players have reported varying success with these achievements while utilizing Xbox Cloud Gaming, a detail worth noting for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Completing the main storyline of Rise of the Tomb Raider, excluding DLC packs, typically requires between 40 and 50 hours of gameplay. For those seeking guidance, a comprehensive walkthrough is available to assist in achieving the coveted 1,000G.
The Quarry, a horror-adventure title, will also be leaving Game Pass on the same date. Players can expect to invest approximately 40 to 50 hours to unlock all 40 achievements, with 22 of those flagged as missable. Multiple playthroughs will be necessary to achieve full completion, and a dedicated walkthrough can provide valuable insights into securing the 1,000G. Additionally, an Xbox One-specific stack of achievements exists for this title.
Despite being previously listed among the November 2024 Game Pass departures, Hello Neighbor 2 is confirmed to exit the service on December 15. According to our walkthrough, players can unlock all 14 achievements in this stealth game within approximately two hours.
Amnesia: The Bunker offers a completion time of around ten hours, especially if players take advantage of its free Halloween title update. This title features unique achievements, including Toot Sweet, which challenges players to complete the game faster than the developers, and Got It In One, which requires finishing the game without saving.
Management enthusiasts will find Forager on the list, boasting 23 achievements that typically take between 40 and 50 hours to unlock. However, with the aid of our walkthrough, players can potentially complete this game in a more manageable 15 to 20 hours, primarily focused on collecting items and amassing wealth.
Lastly, Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan presents 39 achievements, estimated to take 15 to 20 hours for completion. Players should remain vigilant for numerous missable achievements scattered throughout the gameplay, particularly those tied to flawless mini-game completions.
Unfortunately, Tin Hearts features one discontinued achievement, rendering full completion unattainable for new players. This situation affects the puzzle game’s PlayStation platinum-style achievement, which is now partly discontinued.
As of now, only one game has been confirmed for December’s Game Pass lineup, excluding the early access title Overthrown. The gaming community eagerly awaits further announcements regarding new additions to the service, as the departure of these beloved titles leaves a notable gap in the Game Pass library.
