Have they removed from the library your free digital copy of Alan Wake?

Xbox sends notices about the error in the gift of Alan Wake Remastered, but the game remains in users' libraries.

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On January 30th, Microsoft launched a special promotion to coincide with the free trial period of Alan Wake 2, offering a free copy of Alan Wake Remastered through Xbox Game Pass. Thousands of players claimed it on the same day, adding the full game to their libraries at no extra cost. However, the joy was short-lived: days later, many began receiving messages warning that access would be revoked.

For weeks, it was unclear whether this was an error, a hidden limitation of the promotion, or a last-minute change. At the time, we explained at Generación Xbox that no special condition had been communicated that would restrict the game’s permanence in accounts. The situation generated unrest, and the uncertainty dragged on for months without an official clarification from Microsoft.

Alan Wake Remastered remains free in July: Did Microsoft change its mind?

As of today, in July 2025, many users are finding that Alan Wake Remastered is still listed in their personal library, fully accessible and without the need to repurchase it. Although the warning message was real and sent by Xbox to numerous players, the game has not been removed and remains downloadable and playable on Xbox consoles.

In forums like Reddit or the official Xbox community, several players agree: “It’s still working”, “they never took it away from me”, or “it seems they’ve decided to leave it as it was”. The most striking thing is that Microsoft never publicly clarified whether the revocation was going to be executed or if they simply chose not to apply it in response to the community’s reaction.

If you claimed your copy on January 30th, we recommend checking your library to see for yourself: it’s likely that Alan Wake Remastered is still there, intact. And if it is, congratulations: you might have gotten to keep it forever.