Five Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass on November 30: Check the Full List

Microsoft has confirmed five more games will leave Xbox Game Pass on November 30, marking the second wave of removals for November 2025.

Whether you’re into JRPG marathons, Soulslike punishment, cozy city-building, or even easy Gamerscore hunting, there’s something here you may want to wrap up before it disappears.

Here are the five titles leaving Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on November 30:

• Barbie Project Friendship

• Lords of the Fallen

• Octopath Traveler

• Octopath Traveler II

• SteamWorld Build

Lords of the Fallen | Image: CI Games via Gaming Amigos

Let’s break down how long they take to complete, and why they’re worth checking out before November ends.

Barbie Project Friendship

The game, developed by Outright Games, delivers a colorful adventure featuring Barbie “Malibu” Roberts and Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts teaming up to revive their community center. It’s simple, cheerful, and surprisingly charming. Reviews from outlets like GameSpew and Movies Games and Tech praised it for being an “excellent example of a kids’ game,” highlighting its accessible design and positive messaging.

If you enjoy feel-good games or need a break from darker, heavier titles, this is a great pick before November 30. You can wrap it up in under 8 hours, making it perfect for a quick evening run.

SteamWorld Build

Developed by The Station Studio under the Thunderful banner, SteamWorld Build cleverly mixes city-building on the surface with dungeon-style mining beneath. You’re managing a frontier steambot town on the brink of collapse, juggling everything from constructing saloons and factories to digging deep underground for rare resources. Reviews from IGN and Rock Paper Shotgun highlighted how well the game blends genres, with some calling it one of the most enjoyable city builders in the SteamWorld series.

If you enjoy games that constantly reward progress and experimentation, you’ll definitely want to squeeze this one in before it leaves. It may take around 30 hours to complete, as per the estimate.

Octopath Traveler & Octopath Traveler II

Both titles, co-developed by Acquire and published by Square Enix, are adored for their gorgeous HD-2D art, stunning soundtracks, and deep turn-based combat. They each follow eight distinct protagonists with interconnected stories, though the level of narrative cohesion differs between the two. Reviews from IGN, RPGFan, and players on ResetEra frequently praise how the sequel improves narrative connections through “Crossed Paths” events and expanded job systems.

If you haven’t played these yet but love classic JRPG structure with modern flair, you’re missing out. The first game clocks in at 100–120 hours, while Octopath Traveler II sits at a slightly more forgiving 80–100 hours, as per Trueachievement.

Lords of the Fallen

Last but definitely not least, Lords of the Fallen is exiting the Game Pass library. This modern reboot of the 2014 game is a full-on Soulslike experience, complete with stamina-driven combat, unforgiving enemies, and tons of exploration across the dual realms of Axiom and Umbral.

With a completion time between 85 and 105 hours, this is one of the toughest farewells in this wave. The game also features a staggering 25 missable achievements, so if you’re a completionist, you’ll want to follow a guide.

The game had a rough start, with GamesRadar dubbing it the "best-worst Soulslike," but it saw major improvements with its 2.0 update in 2025. The changes boosted its Steam rating to “Mixed to Positive” and reignited praise from players. The updated version feels snappier, more polished, and more accessible, making it worth a late playthrough if you have the time.

Microsoft just announced that the Xbox Partner Preview 2025 will go live on November 20. We will see the Wave 2 November game additions featured there.