Xbox Game Pass Adds Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, While PlayStation Plus Loses Beloved Classics

In a surprising turn for subscription-based gaming services, Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus have made contrasting content updates that are sure to stir the gaming community. Xbox Game Pass subscribers are celebrating the addition of Ubisoft’s critically acclaimed Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, while PlayStation Plus users are dealing with the removal of several nostalgic fan favorites.

Microsoft’s Game Pass continues to flex its industry muscle by adding major triple-A titles to its already stacked library. As of today, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is officially available to Game Pass members on console, cloud, and PC. Set during the Viking expansion into Anglo-Saxon England, Valhalla offers over 60 hours of content packed with Norse mythology, complex characters, and sprawling open-world exploration. The addition is widely seen as a win for Xbox, especially for players who haven’t had the chance to dive into one of Ubisoft’s most ambitious titles in recent years.

On the other side of the console war, PlayStation Plus continues to restructure its offerings—though not without some controversy. Sony has revealed a fresh batch of incoming titles, but the update comes with a cost: several beloved classics will be departing the service. Notably, fan-favorite entries from the Jak and Daxter series and early titles from the PSP era are being removed from the PS Plus Classics Catalog later this month. Fans have taken to social media to express frustration, calling the removals a step backward for game preservation and backward compatibility.

This divergent direction highlights the growing differences in strategy between Microsoft and Sony in the subscription gaming space. While Xbox seemingly doubles down on accessibility and content breadth, PlayStation appears to be navigating a more curated, albeit sometimes inconsistent, approach.

As subscription services continue to compete for players’ time and money, these decisions could have significant implications. With high-profile additions and removals constantly reshaping the digital gaming libraries, players may find themselves reassessing which service offers the best long-term value. For now, Xbox Game Pass has scored a major win—with PlayStation Plus under increasing pressure to deliver more consistently satisfying updates.