Free Play Days
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Evening Consolidation
Hydroneer has released a launch trailer for its console versions. Additionally, Xbox Wire announced that Catan and Deadside are available as part of Free Play Days.
Evening Consolidation
Hell is Us is slated for a Nintendo Switch release on September 24th. Additionally, a PlayStation announcement trailer for the indie game Hauntsville has been released. Xbox Wire also announced that Catan and Deadside are available for Free Play Days.
Free Play Days – Catan and Deadside
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play Catan Console Edition and Deadside for free from May 7 to May 10. Both games are available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, with discounts offered for continued play after the Free Play Days event. Deadside's inclusion features its recent 1.8 update with new content and an overhauled crafting system.
Xbox Free Play Days Brings Four Epic Stories to Your Weekend
Xbox is offering Free Play Days this weekend, featuring four distinct games: MLB The Show 26, Anno 117: Pax Romana, The Survivalists, and Age of Mythology: Retold. This event highlights diverse approaches to interactive storytelling, from personal sports narratives to grand strategy and mythology. While Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members get access to three titles, Age of Mythology: Retold is available to all players.
Free Play Days – MLB The Show 26, Anno 117: Pax Romana, The Survivalists and Age of Mythology: Retold
Xbox is offering Free Play Days for several titles including MLB The Show 26, Anno 117: Pax Romana, and The Survivalists for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members until April 26. Age of Mythology: Retold is available for all Xbox players during the same period. Players can download and play these games and purchase them at a limited-time discount to keep progress and achievements.
Free Play Days – Football Manager Console 26 and South Park: Snow Day!
Football Manager 2026 Console and South Park: Snow Day! are available for free this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members. The promotion runs from Thursday, April 16 to Sunday, April 19. Players can purchase the games at a discounted price to continue playing after the free period.
Free Play Days – Subnautica, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, Project Motor Racing and Graveyard Keeper
Xbox is offering Free Play Days for several games including Subnautica, Project Motor Racing, and One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 from April 9 to April 12. Graveyard Keeper will be available for all Xbox users to keep permanently from April 9 to April 13. These titles are accessible to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members, with some also available to all Xbox members.
Evening Consolidation
Xbox Wire announced Free Play Days featuring Assassin's Creed, allowing players to find the perfect game for their playstyle. Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition is also highlighted as part of the promotion.
Free Xbox Games Right Now Include 6 Assassin's Creed Titles
Microsoft's Free Play Days event is offering six Assassin's Creed titles for free to Xbox users this weekend. Games include Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Odyssey, Origins, Unity, Syndicate, and IV: Black Flag, all playable at 4K/60fps on Xbox Series X. Progress made during the free period can be carried over if players decide to purchase the games.
Free Play Days Rubber Bandits and Train Sim 6: Thomas & Friends Edition
Rubber Bandits and Train Sim World 6: Thomas & Friends Edition are available as part of Free Play Days for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members. The promotion runs from Thursday, March 26 to Sunday, March 29.
Free Play Days – Rubber Bandits and Train Sim 6: Thomas & Friends Edition
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play Train Sim World 6: Thomas & Friends Edition and Rubber Bandits for free from March 26 to March 29. Rubber Bandits is available to all Xbox members during this period. Players can continue their progress by purchasing the games at a limited-time discount.
Become the Butcher in Season of Slaughter
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play Diablo IV, Killing Floor 3, Bassmaster Fishing, Worms W.M.D, and Tropico 6 for free from March 12 to March 15. This promotion offers a selection of titles across various genres for subscribers to experience over the weekend.
Free Play Days Diablo IV, Killing Floor 3, Bassmaster Fishing, Worms W.M.D and Tropico 6
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play Killing Floor 3, Bassmaster Fishing, Worms W.M.D, and Tropico 6 for free from Thursday, March 12 to Sunday, March 15. Diablo IV is also mentioned as a free play title.
Free Play Days – Diablo IV, Killing Floor 3, Bassmaster Fishing, Worms W.M.D and Tropico 6
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play Diablo IV, Killing Floor 3, Bassmaster Fishing, Worms W.M.D, and Tropico 6 for free from March 12 to March 15. This promotion offers a selection of titles across various genres for subscribers to enjoy over the weekend.
Free Play Days – Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, FBC: Firebreak and Black Desert
This weekend, Xbox Game Pass members can play Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Black Desert for free from March 5-8. FBC: Firebreak and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 are also available for all Xbox members to try from March 5-8 and March 5-9 respectively. Players can keep their progress and achievements if they purchase the games at a discount.
Marathon post-launch content includes free seasonal updates, new Runner shell, and more
Marathon will receive free seasonal updates, a new Runner shell, and more post-launch content. Additionally, Atari 50: Anniversary Celebration, Stuffed, Moving Out 2, and Anno 117: Pax Romana are available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members through Free Play Days.
Free Play Days – Marathon (Server Slam), Atari 50: Anniversary Celebration, The Sinking City Remastered and More
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play Atari 50: Anniversary Celebration, Stuffed, Moving Out 2, and Anno 117: Pax Romana for free from February 26 to March 1. Additionally, The Sinking City Remastered and Marathon Server Slam are available for all Xbox members during specific Free Play Days events.
