Bold truth: February 2026 will feel lighter for some Xbox Game Pass subscribers, as four more titles are set to depart the service. And this is exactly where the conversation gets interesting—what do you gain or lose when a library changes each month? Here’s a clear, beginner-friendly rewrite of the key details, with extra context to help you decide what to play before it’s gone.
Microsoft has announced the second wave of Game Pass removals for February 2026. The games leaving the Game Pass lineup on February 28 are Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, Injustice 2, Middle-earth: Shadow of War, and Monster Train. This list covers both Game Pass and PC Game Pass. If you’re keeping a running tally, these titles will be unavailable from the end of February, so you’ll want to jump in before then if you haven’t already.
What’s leaving and when
- Expeditions: A MudRunner Game
- Injustice 2
- Injustice 2 (Windows)
- Middle-earth: Shadow of War
- Monster Train
How long these games typically take to finish (ballpark estimates to help you plan)
- Monster Train: roughly 40–50 hours to unlock its 53 achievements. If you’re aiming for the 1,000 Gamerscore and you’re highly motivated, you can target that completion window. One notably challenging achievement asks you to accumulate 50,000 points in a daily challenge, which depends on the day’s specific mutators and task.
- Expeditions: A MudRunner Game and Middle-earth: Shadow of War: each generally clock in around 60–80 hours for a full run, not counting DLC. Expeditions is the more time-intensive of the two, with achievements for finishing all expeditions, driving 200 kilometers, and repairing 10,000 points’ worth of vehicle damage. Shadow of War remains tricky, and if you add DLC content, you’re looking at roughly 70–95 hours total.
- Injustice 2: the base achievement set typically requires about 150–200 hours for a full completion, with the 1,000G being a grind, especially for players less versed in fighting games. If you want a structured path, we’ve got a comprehensive Injustice 2 walkthrough. Note that the Windows (PC) version has its own separate achievement list.
What this means for you
- If you’ve been saving these titles for a future binge, now’s the time to decide whether to finish them before they exit. The longer you wait, the more you risk losing access to these games unless you purchase them or they return in some other promotion.
- For newcomers, this is a reminder that Game Pass libraries are dynamic—monthly removals can surprise you, so it’s worth keeping a quick glance at the “Leaving soon” section to plan your next moves.
Want to weigh in before the cutoff
- Will you start or finish any of these games before February 28, 2026? Share which titles you’re prioritizing and why in the comments.
About the author
- Written by Sean Carey, a contributor who loves Xbox achievements and aims to experience a broad range of RPGs, racing games, and shooters on Game Pass. He has a journalism degree from Solent University and keeps a finger on the pulse of the latest Xbox coverage, guides, and data analysis.
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