Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass on April 15, 2026: Last Chance to Play GTA 5 and More

Games leaving Xbox Game Pass on April 15

Xbox has confirmed the next group of games leaving Game Pass on April 15, which means subscribers have only a short window left to finish them, try them, or decide whether any of them are worth buying before they disappear.

The biggest name in the group is Grand Theft Auto V, but it is not the only game worth paying attention to. This wave also includes a strong mix of action, RPG, strategy, and family-friendly titles, which makes the deadline more important than it may seem at first glance.

Full list of games leaving Xbox Game Pass on April 15, 2026

These are the games confirmed to be leaving the service on April 15:

• Ashen
• Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
• Grand Theft Auto V
• My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery
• Terra Invicta (Game Preview)

If one of these has been sitting in your backlog, this is the moment to decide whether to jump in now or let it go.

Grand Theft Auto V is the game most subscribers will care about

Grand Theft Auto V is easily the headline departure here. Whenever GTA 5 leaves a subscription library, it immediately becomes a priority for players who still have unfinished story progress, side activities left behind, or online plans they never returned to.

For many subscribers, this is the one game that changes the value of the leaving-soon list. Even players who were ignoring the rest of the lineup may still want to make time for GTA 5 before it drops out of the service.

If you have not touched it in a while, this is the kind of game worth reinstalling first.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is another major loss

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes may not have the same mass-market pull as GTA 5, but it is one of the most meaningful departures in this batch for RPG fans.

Players who enjoy party-building, longer progression, and classic-style role-playing systems may want to prioritize this one quickly. It is the sort of game that can easily remain in a backlog for too long, then disappear from the service before players ever give it a fair chance.

If you prefer JRPG-style progression over open-world chaos, this may be your real last-chance pick instead of GTA 5.

Ashen deserves attention too

Ashen is a quieter game compared with the bigger names above, but that is exactly why it is easy to overlook. For players who enjoy a more atmospheric action RPG experience, it remains one of the more distinct games in this leaving-soon lineup.

It is not the longest game in the group, which also makes it a good choice for players who want to complete something meaningful before April 15 without committing to a massive time sink.

Terra Invicta is for players who want something deeper

Terra Invicta is the most specific pick in the lineup. It will not appeal to everyone, but players who enjoy large-scale strategy systems and slower, more demanding decision-making may want to try it before it leaves.

Because it is a Game Preview title, some players may have been waiting to see how much time they wanted to invest. The exit date now gives them a reason to decide sooner rather than later.

My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery is the wildcard

This is the easiest game on the list for many players to dismiss, but it still matters for households that use Game Pass as a shared library. For younger players or families looking for something lighter, its removal may matter more than some of the bigger headline names.

That is why leaving-soon lists are not only about the biggest franchise. They also affect the variety of what a subscription gives access to.

What should subscribers play first?

The best order depends on what kind of player you are.

Play Grand Theft Auto V first if:

• you want the biggest name in the lineup
• you have unfinished story content
• you have been meaning to return and never did

Play Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes first if:

• you prefer RPG progression
• you want something with longer character-building value
• you care more about the quality of the journey than the biggest franchise name

Play Ashen first if:

• you want something smaller and easier to finish in time
• you like action RPGs with a more focused feel
• you want a meaningful last-chance play without a huge time commitment

Try Terra Invicta first if:

• you enjoy strategy and systems-heavy gameplay
• you want to test something more demanding before it leaves
• you have been curious but kept postponing it

Should you buy any of these before they leave?

That depends on how much you care about keeping access after April 15.

Subscribers who know they want to keep playing can use the leaving-soon period to decide which games are worth owning permanently. In many cases, it makes sense to focus only on the titles you are most likely to return to, rather than buying multiple games just because they are about to leave.

The best candidates for that decision are usually:

• Grand Theft Auto V
• Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
• Ashen

These are the titles most likely to have continued replay value or unfinished progress that players may not want to abandon.

Why this Game Pass update matters

Leaving-soon waves always matter because they force subscribers to make choices. A subscription can make a library feel endless, but exit dates remind players that some games have limited time on the service.

This April 15 group is especially notable because it includes one major mainstream game, one strong RPG, one atmospheric action RPG, one strategy title, and one lighter family-friendly option. That makes it one of the more varied removal waves in recent weeks.

Final call before April 15

If you only have time for one game, Grand Theft Auto V is the obvious first pick for most players.

If you want the stronger RPG option, go with Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.

If you want something more focused and easier to clear in time, Ashen is probably the smartest choice.

No matter which game fits your taste, this is the moment to make the decision before the list changes and these titles disappear from Game Pass.

FAQ

Which games are leaving Xbox Game Pass on April 15, 2026?

Ashen, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Grand Theft Auto V, My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery, and Terra Invicta are all confirmed to leave on April 15.

Is GTA 5 leaving Xbox Game Pass?

Yes. Xbox has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto V is part of the April 15 leaving-soon list.

Can Game Pass subscribers buy games before they leave?

Yes. Xbox says subscribers can save up to 20% on games they want to keep before they leave the library.

What should I play first before these games leave?

For most players, GTA 5 is the obvious first choice. RPG fans may want to prioritize Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, while Ashen is a strong pick for players who want something more focused.

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