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title: "Xbox Game Pass April 2026: What to Play Before It’s Gone"
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# Xbox Game Pass April 2026: What to Play Before It’s Gone

> [Quick answer: before April ends, prioritize Citizen Sleeper, Hunt: Showdown 1896, Revenge of the Savage Planet, and Creatures of Ava before they leave Xbox Game Pass on April 30, 2026. For new arrivals, Hades II, Replaced, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare are the biggest April downloads.](https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-game-pass-april-wave-one)

April 2026 is a strong Xbox Game Pass month, but that makes the leaving-soon list even more important. It is tempting to jump straight into the newest additions, especially when the lineup includes big names and day-one releases. Still, the smarter play is to clear the games disappearing first, then move to the longer experiences that are likely to sit in your backlog for weeks.

## Start with the games leaving on April 30

[Pure Xbox reports that Citizen Sleeper, Creatures of Ava, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Endless Legend 2, Goat Simulator, Goat Simulator: Remastered, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Revenge of the Savage Planet are listed to leave Xbox Game Pass on April 30, 2026. NHL 24 is also leaving in April, though its exact date was marked TBD. That gives subscribers a clear deadline for several worthwhile games.](https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/04/nine-games-are-leaving-xbox-game-pass-in-late-april-2026)

If you only finish one, make it Citizen Sleeper. It is focused, atmospheric, and easier to complete before removal than a large open-ended game. Hunt: Showdown 1896 is the opposite: harder to master, but worth sampling if you enjoy tense extraction shooters. Revenge of the Savage Planet is a smart co-op weekend pick, while Creatures of Ava gives you a softer exploration option before it exits.

## The new April games worth installing

[The middle of April is especially strong. Eurogamer lists Hades II as arriving on April 14 for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. The same day also brings Replaced to Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for Ultimate and PC Game Pass, plus The Thaumaturge across Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass.](https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-game-pass-april-wave-one)

[RPG fans should also watch April 16, when The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered joins Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for Game Pass Premium, while already being available through Ultimate and PC Game Pass according to IGN. On April 17, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare arrives for Cloud, Console, and PC through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.](https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-confirms-some-big-hitters-for-xbox-game-pass-april-2026-wave-1-lineup)

## Best play order for the final week

Use this order: finish short leaving games, sample multiplayer leaving games, then install the big new arrivals. Citizen Sleeper should come before Oblivion Remastered because one is leaving and the other can easily absorb dozens of hours later. Hades II is the safest new download for most players, while Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is best if you want a familiar campaign and multiplayer package.

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## FAQ

**Which Xbox Game Pass games leave on April 30, 2026?**

[Citizen Sleeper, Creatures of Ava, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Endless Legend 2, Goat Simulator, Goat Simulator: Remastered, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Revenge of the Savage Planet are listed for April 30.](https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/04/nine-games-are-leaving-xbox-game-pass-in-late-april-2026)

**What is the biggest new Game Pass game in April 2026?**

[Hades II is the headline pick, though Oblivion Remastered and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare are also major additions.](https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-game-pass-april-wave-one)

**Do leaving Game Pass games get a discount?**

[Pure Xbox reports discounts of at least 20% on the late-April leaving titles until they leave the service.](https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/04/nine-games-are-leaving-xbox-game-pass-in-late-april-2026)