Fans are relieved that a popular game is reportedly no longer leaving Game Pass.
This week, it was rumoured that Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition is set to leave Game Pass later this month, after Xbox shared the list of games that’ll soon be removed from the service.
But new reports suggest the title may be available to be play a little longer, as it's quietly been removed from the 'leaving' list - and fans are thrilled.
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"Yay! I still have time to beat it," one gamer shared on Reddit. "Did I start playing it like five years ago? Yes. Have I not touched my save in about that long? Also, yes."
"Woo, my delusional confidence that 'I will beat this one day' perseveres."
Another fan raved, "Sweet, I was saving Hollow Knight since it's a tad bit too challenging for me with double stick drift, and I haven't wanted to buy a new controller. Now I'm safe a little longer."
A third shared: "Hollow Knight never made sense to be leaving. Silksong is on there and, if you want to give it a try, it's more likely you'd want to play Hollow Knight first."
However, some are not happy with the news, after forking out for the game.
"Great, I was forced to put all my free gaming time these last couple days on Hollow Knight, instead of playing Metal Gear Solid Delta, and now it's not even leaving!?!!"
So, how can you still play the game for just £12.99, and which games are leaving Game Pass? Find out everything you need to know below.
How to play Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition for £11.99 now
At the time of writing, you can play Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition via Game Pass Premium/Ultimate, which is available on Loaded for £11.99 and Amazon for £12.99 (reduced from £14.99).
Sequel Silksong is also available on the platform.
For those of you who have never used Xbox Game Pass before, it's a popular subscription service which gives gamers access to a huge range of titles for free every month.
There are three plans to choose from, Essential, Premium, and Ultimate, depending on what you're after.
The higher tiers enable you to access day-one releases of new games, such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Other titles available via the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate include Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Forza Motorsport, and Diablo IV.
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What games are leaving Game Pass in December?
According to a recent announcement, new titles to look forward to in December 2025 include Mortal Kombat 1, Death Howl, Dome Keeper, Routine in the coming weeks. You can find the full list here.
As per the site, the following games will leave Game Pass in December, so make sure to hurry if you want to see what all the fuss is about.
December 15:
- Mortal Kombat 11
- Still Wakes the Deep
- Wildfrost
December 31:
- Carrion
- Hell Let Loose
What are people saying about Xbox Game Pass?
With thousands of rave reviews online, gamers are overwhelmingly positive about Xbox Game Pass.
On Amazon, one shopper shared: "This one-month digital download is simply the best value in gaming, period.
"Getting access to hundreds of high-quality games across Xbox, PC, and Cloud Gaming is unmatched. I love the convenience of playing day-one releases, jumping between my console and PC, and having EA Play included just sweetens the deal. The cloud gaming feature is fantastic for quickly testing titles before a full download."
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Another said, "The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate one-month membership is, without question, the best subscription service available for gamers today. "
"Purchasing the digital download was incredibly smooth - the code arrived instantly, and activation took only moments. Within minutes, I had full access to an enormous library of high-quality games spanning every genre imaginable."
A third simply said: "With Microsoft's decision to hike its GamePass Ultimate subscription to £23 a month, now is the best time to get this, whilst the price is still low. Perfect for a Christmas present."
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