If you’ve been meaning to take one more trip through Night City, the clock is ticking. Microsoft has confirmed the first wave of Xbox Game Pass departures for September, and the list is headlined by none other than Cyberpunk 2077. The open-world RPG from CD Projekt Red will soon exit the subscription library, taking the acclaimed roguelite Dead Cells and several other titles along with it.
Night City Is Closing Its Gates: Cyberpunk 2077 Leaves Game Pass
Cyberpunk 2077 has enjoyed one of the most remarkable redemption arcs in modern gaming. After its rocky launch in December 2020, years of patches, the free 2.0 update, and the Phantom Liberty expansion transformed it into one of the most celebrated RPGs of the generation. For Game Pass subscribers, its presence in the library was a perfect opportunity to experience V’s story without buying the game outright.
That window is now closing. While rotating titles in and out is simply how Xbox Game Pass operates — Microsoft refreshes the library in waves every month — losing a game as high-profile as Cyberpunk 2077 is still a notable blow, especially for players midway through the campaign. Once the game is removed, your save data won’t disappear, but continuing the story will require purchasing the full version.
Dead Cells Heads Out the Door Too
Alongside Cyberpunk 2077, September’s first wave of departures also includes Dead Cells, Motion Twin’s genre-defining roguelite. Since its 2018 release, Dead Cells has become one of the most beloved indie games of the past decade, praised for its fluid combat, punishing-but-fair gameplay loop, and years of generous updates. Its removal is a reminder that even evergreen indie hits don’t stay in the subscription library forever.
Additional titles are leaving as part of the same wave, so subscribers should check the “Leaving soon” section on their Xbox console or the Game Pass app for the complete list and final dates.
What Subscribers Can Do Before the Games Vanish
Beat the Clock on Your Backlog
The simplest advice: start playing now. Cyberpunk 2077’s main story can easily run 25–30 hours, and significantly longer if you dive into side gigs and the Phantom Liberty expansion. Players who can’t finish before the removal date don’t need to panic — your progress carries over seamlessly to a purchased copy on the same platform family, so no save file gets left behind.
Where to Pick Up Game Keys and Gift Cards
If you’d rather own these games permanently, TURGAME.com has you covered. As a global digital store for game keys and gift cards, TURGAME offers Cyberpunk 2077, Xbox Game Pass subscriptions, Xbox gift cards, and much more at competitive prices — ideal timing if you want to keep Night City installed after it leaves the service. Game Pass members also typically receive a discount when buying a game before it exits the library, so it’s worth comparing that offer before committing.
The Constant Cycle of Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass’s library is always in motion — games leave, new arrivals take their place, and Microsoft usually announces fresh additions alongside every departure wave. Still, removals like this one sting precisely because Cyberpunk 2077 and Dead Cells rank among the best-reviewed games to pass through the service. For now, if either title has been sitting on your Game Pass backlog, September is your month to finally press play.
Source: Polygon