Microsoft has confirmed that five games are leaving Xbox Game Pass on May 15, 2026 — and one of them is Planet of Lana, the cinematic indie that just received a sequel on the service. If any of these are sitting on your "I'll get to it" list, you've got under two weeks to either play them or grab them at the 20% subscriber discount before they're gone. Here's the full list, what each one is, and which ones are actually worth your time before May 15.

The Full List — Confirmed Leaving May 15

Here's the full Microsoft-confirmed list of titles departing Xbox Game Pass on Friday, May 15, 2026:

• Planet of Lana — Cinematic puzzle adventure (Wishfully)
• Galacticare — Sci-fi hospital management sim (Brightrock Games)
• Go Mecha Ball — Twin-stick shooter with physics-driven movement (Whale Peak Games)
• Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo: Closure Edition — Narrative adventure (Galla Games)
• PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship — Family-friendly racing (Outright Games)

All five are available across Console, PC, and Cloud. Several were originally day-one Game Pass releases — Galacticare in May 2024, Go Mecha Ball in January 2024, and Planet of Lana in May 2023. The pattern matches Game Pass's typical 12-24 month rotation cycle for third-party indies.

Planet of Lana — The One You Should Actually Play

If you only get to one game on this list before May 15, make it Planet of Lana. It's a cinematic puzzle-adventure following a young girl named Lana and her cat-like companion Mui through a beautifully hand-painted world threatened by mysterious mechanical invaders. Think Limbo / Inside meets Studio Ghibli — and at roughly 5-6 hours to complete, it's the perfect "finish before it leaves" pick. The art direction alone is worth the time. Backgrounds are painted, animations are silky, and the soundtrack by Takeshi Furukawa (the composer behind The Last Guardian) is genuinely outstanding. The puzzles aren't punishing — they're paced for the story rather than the challenge — which makes it ideal if you want something to chill with over a weekend. There's an extra reason to play it now: the sequel, Planet of Lana 2, recently arrived on Game Pass. Knocking out the original first means you'll be ready to jump into the follow-up with full context.

The Other Four — Quick Verdict on Each

Galacticare — A genuinely fun sci-fi take on the hospital-management genre. Think Two Point Hospital but with alien patients suffering from things like "uncontrollable laser eyes". Notably features Matt Berry's voice acting, which alone makes it worth a few hours. Solid pick if you like management sims and have 10-15 hours to spare. Go Mecha Ball — Twin-stick shooter where you play a mecha that transforms into a pinball. Roguelite structure, physics-driven combat, surprisingly tight. Underappreciated indie that disappointed many on launch with its small audience but holds up well. Worth 4-6 hours if twin-stick shooters are your thing. Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo: Closure Edition — Narrative adventure with a soft, illustrated art style and a gentle puzzle structure. Reception was mixed — some loved the writing and atmosphere, others found the pacing slow. Worth a try if you enjoy slow narrative experiences. The "Closure Edition" includes the post-launch updates that finished the story. PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship — Family-friendly kart racer aimed squarely at younger players. If you've got kids in the household it's a no-brainer to download before May 15. If not, skip it.

The Save-It Trick — 20% Off Until May 15

Here's the move if you don't want to lose access — Game Pass subscribers get an automatic 20% discount on any game in the catalog that's about to leave. Some titles get even bigger discounts during ongoing Microsoft Store sales. To grab the discount:

1. Open the Microsoft Store on your Xbox or PC
2. Find the game (it'll show a "Leaving Soon" tag)
3. The 20%-off Game Pass member price applies automatically at checkout
4. The game stays in your library forever once purchased — no subscription required to keep playing

This is genuinely the best window to buy these. Once they leave Game Pass, the discount disappears too. If Galacticare or Planet of Lana have been on your wishlist, May 15 is your last day at this price. Got a question about your Game Pass subscription? Hit our live chat and we'll sort it out.