Microsoft announced that three games, including Persona 3 Reload, Farming Simulator 22, and Anthem, will be removed from Xbox Game Pass on August 15, 2025, with members able to save up to 20% on these titles before they leave.
Microsoft announced that three games—Anthem, Farming Simulator 22, and Persona 3 Reload—will leave Xbox Game Pass on August 15, 2025, with most available at discounts until then. Anthem is being delisted ahead of its server shutdown early next year, and more games are expected to be announced after this date.
Sony has confirmed the PlayStation Plus Essential games for October 2023, which include The Callisto Protocol and Farming Simulator 22. They will be joined by Weird West, an action RPG and immersive sim from WolfEye Studios. PlayStation Plus members can claim these games from October 3 until November 6. Sony recently increased the prices of PlayStation Plus subscriptions, citing the need to continue providing high-quality games and value-added benefits. Existing 12-month members will not be affected until after their next renewal date on or after November 6, unless they make subscription changes before then.
Two of the three free games for October's PlayStation Plus lineup have leaked ahead of the official reveal. The leaked games are survival horror game The Callisto Protocol and farming simulator game Farming Simulator 22. The identity of the third free game is still unknown. The Callisto Protocol, created by Dead Space creator Glen Schofield's Striking Distance Studios, received mixed reviews but is worth checking out for horror fans. Farming Simulator 22 offers a chance to experience farming without the early morning wake-ups. The full lineup will be announced on September 27, and the games will be available from October 3 to November 7.
The two headline games for October 2023's PlayStation Plus Essential subscription service have been leaked as The Callisto Protocol and Farming Simulator 22. These games will be available for download from October 3 to November 6. The Essential tier of PlayStation Plus offers subscribers access to a selection of free games each month, while the more expensive Extra and Premium tiers provide additional features such as access to a game catalog, game trials, and cloud streaming. Sony recently increased the prices of PlayStation Plus subscriptions and is currently testing cloud streaming for PS5 games, which will be available to Premium subscribers.