Attention gamers! The epic ride with Xbox Game Pass is shifting gears once more as five beloved titles are set to exit the service on October 31, 2024. This notorious wave of departures includes Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery, Headbangers: Rhythm Royale, Inkulinati, Lonely Mountains: Downhill, and Mineko’s Night Market. Brace yourselves as we bid farewell to these games, with the number of titles leaving October 2024 rising to a whopping ten.
Lonely Mountains: A Champion of Xbox Game Pass
Among these parting games, the standout is undoubtedly Lonely Mountains: Downhill, which has been grinding on the Xbox Game Pass for nearly five years, showcasing just how much value it brought to the service. As it approaches its removal, it boasts a strong rating on OpenCritic with an 81 aggregate score and an impressive 92% recommendation rate from reviewers. The game’s community loves it too, with “Very Positive” user reviews on Steam, driven by over 2,200 player impressions. It’s clear that this title hasn’t just survived; it has thrived! On top of that, its sequel, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, is set to launch in late 2024, but fans are on edge about whether it will join the Xbox Game Pass squad.
The Stats Behind the Departures
Let’s break down the stats for these games about to leave the service. Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery, rated at an average of 78 on OpenCritic, takes around 4 hours to beat. Next up, we have Headbangers: Rhythm Royale, which has fairly short playtime averaging about 3.5 hours, all the way from its October 2023 arrival. Inkulinati, in its Game Preview state since January 2023, ranges from 8 to 16.5 hours of gameplay. Then there’s the fan-favorite, Lonely Mountains: Downhill, offering a 6 to 34-hour experience, making it the longest contender on this list. Last but not least, Mineko’s Night Market came in October 2023 with a playtime of around 8 to 37.5 hours. This diverse ensemble illustrates the rich tapestry of experiences available on Xbox Game Pass, and as these titles exit, it leaves room for more exhilarating adventures to come.
As we gear up for these losses, let’s also look forward to the new influx of games set for November 2024 on Xbox Game Pass. Keep your eyes peeled, and make sure to conquer these titles before they roll out!
