October and November are big months for Xbox Series X/S players, with over 80 games released for the Microsoft consoles. The new releases include titles such as Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred DLC and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Earlier this week, we found out that five games will be leaving Xbox Game Pass at the end of October 2024, although some eagle-eyed Xbox fans have spotted that another two titles have been added to the list since then.

The original Xbox marked Microsoft’s entry into the console gaming market. It was known for its powerful hardware and iconic titles, particularly Halo, which became synonymous with the Xbox brand. The Xbox 360 built on the success of its predecessor,

Xbox Game Pass is losing another five titles on October 31, including a game that has been part of its library for half a decade.

Microsoft first stopped its $1 trial for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass in March last year, before bringing it back and nerfing it down to just 14 days instead of a full month. The Xbox maker then briefly removed the $1 trial just days before Starfield ’s debut in September.

Microsoft has discontinued the $1 trial offer for Xbox Game Pass just ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launch, removing a popular way for gamers to explore the service at a reduced cost.