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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Leaves Game Pass on October 15
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Our take
The departure of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on October 15 marks the exit of a 2025 Game of the Year winner from the subscription service. With a completionist runtime of 69 hours according to HowLongToBeat, the two-week window before removal creates a specific pressure for subscribers to prioritize this title over the other seven games leaving simultaneously.
Background
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG developed by Sandfall Interactive. It was one of 2025’s best games and one of the best third-party releases to join Game Pass day-and-date. The game is noted for its novel dodge and parry mechanics and a twist ending.
The title received widespread critical acclaim, with a Top Critic Average of 92 on OpenCritic. It won nine awards at The Game Awards, including Game of the Year. According to HowLongToBeat, the main story takes around 29.5 hours to complete, while a completionist run averages 69 hours.
The timeline
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Kotaku reported Clair Obscur leaving Game Pass
Kotaku reports that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is leaving Game Pass on October 15, giving subscribers reportedly just under two weeks to complete the game. The article notes that the main story can be rushed in under 30 hours, but a completionist run takes more than twice that.[1]
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GameRant confirmed departure date and critic scores
GameRant reports that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is reportedly leaving Xbox Game Pass on October 15. The article cites a Top Critic Average of 92 on OpenCritic and notes that the game won nine awards at The Game Awards, including Best Game Direction and Best Narrative.[2]
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Full list of departing games published
The list reportedly includes The Casting of Frank Stone, Crime Scene Cleaner, Donut County, Evil West, Superball Nova Roma, Pacific Drive, and A Plague Tale Requiem.[1]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. No primary source has confirmed the departure; the information comes only from reports by kotaku.com and gamerant.com. The reports do not indicate that Xbox or the publisher spoke on the record about the removal. The actual removal on October 15, 2026 remains pending and has not yet been verified.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
What happens next
October 15, 2026: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and seven other games leave Xbox Game Pass, according to kotaku.com and gamerant.com.
Frequently asked
When is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leaving Game Pass?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is leaving Game Pass on October 15, 2026. According to kotaku.com, the GOTY winner is leaving Game Pass on October 15.
What other games are leaving Game Pass on October 15?
According to kotaku.com, the list includes The Casting of Frank Stone, Crime Scene Cleaner, Donut County, Evil West, Superball Nova Roma, Pacific Drive, and A Plague Tale Requiem.
How long does it take to finish Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
According to gamerant.com, citing HowLongToBeat, completionist runs take an average of 69 hours.
What awards did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 win?
The game won nine awards at The Game Awards. According to gamerant.com, these included Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, and Game of the Year.
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GenZHype. “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Leaves Game Pass on October 15.”
GenZHype, 6 October 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/clair-obscur-expedition-33-leaves-game-pass-on-october-15/.