Xbox Game Pass: A critically acclaimed exclusive and 7 other games will leave the service in December, why is Forza Horizon 4 disappearing?

December has begun, and it's only a matter of time before Xbox Game Pass welcomes new titles, including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, one of the year-end highlights. Unfortunately, Microsoft's service will also lose some attractive games this month.

Make the most of your subscription, as 8 games are on their way out of Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. Among them is one of the brand’s most acclaimed exclusives, several horror titles, and other appealing games you should check out before it's too late.

These 8 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in December

Xbox Game Studios titles are permanently available on Xbox Game Pass. However, occasionally, exclusive titles leave the service for various reasons. There's bad news for racing fans, as a popular Forza installment is on its way out.

We’re talking about Forza Horizon 4, a Playground Games title that will leave the Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass catalog on December 15. On the same day, 7 other games will also leave the services.

Subscribers have little time to enjoy popular games like Rise of the Tomb Raider, Hello Neighbor 2, and Forager. Similarly, Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan and Tin Hearts will no longer be available by mid-month.

Lastly, horror game fans have a few more weeks to experience Amnesia: The Bunker and The Quarry, two highly praised genre titles available on the service. Below is the full list of games leaving on December 15:

• Amnesia: The Bunker
• Forager
• Forza Horizon 4
• Hello Neighbor 2
• Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan
• Rise of the Tomb Raider
• The Quarry
• Tin Hearts

Why Is Forza Horizon 4 Leaving Xbox Game Pass?

In case you didn’t remember, Xbox announced back in June that Forza Horizon 4 would disappear from its store, Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft Store, and Steam. This is due to the expiration of various licenses used in the game, including those related to vehicles, auto parts, and music.

Players who enjoyed Forza Horizon 4 on Xbox Game Pass and purchased DLC will receive a special token to keep playing. The only requirement is to have an active subscription to the service and not have obtained it through discounts. In other words, the token will only be valid for subscriptions paid at full price.