"There are two major knocks against Game Pass these days. The first is the new $30 price point for access to day-one releases. The second is the fact that you're basically just renting and don't actually own any of the games you play. The surprise departure of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl in November really drives that home."
"Subscribers noticed a new notification this month that the post-apocalyptic immersive sim will be part of the batch of games leaving the Netflix-like service in the weeks ahead. The others include Football Manager 2024, Blacksmith Master, and Frostpunk. What caught some players by surprise is just how brief S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's tour on Game Pass has been. The game only released a year ago and has still been receiving substantial updates to improve performance and fix bugs. Some people no doubt expected they had more time to go back and finish the grueling but rewarding shooter."
Game Pass faces two major criticisms: a $30 day-one price point and the rental model that prevents ownership. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will leave Game Pass in November after roughly a year on the service, prompting subscriber surprise and frustration. Several other titles will also exit, including Football Manager 2024, Blacksmith Master, and Frostpunk. Players noted the game still receives updates and remains buggy, and some argued removals force purchase or cut into perceived value. Others countered that purchases remain available at any time.
Read at Kotaku
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