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From April 9 at 8:00 AM PT to April 12 at 11:59 PM PT, Subnautica is free on Xbox for Game Pass Ultimate/Premium/Essential members, while Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero are 50% off from April 2–16; Subnautica 2, built on Unreal Engine 5, promises a bigger world and optional co-op, with progress saved via Xbox Cloud Saves and continued access requiring a purchase after the Free Play Days.
Microsoft's Free Play Days for April 9–12 lets Xbox players try Graveyard Keeper (free to download and keep forever if added by April 13), Subnautica (requires Xbox Game Pass to play until April 12), One Piece Pirate Warriors 4, and Project Motor Racing (both free for all Xbox players through April 12). The lineup is complemented by ongoing Xbox Spring Sale discounts across thousands of titles.
Two Xbox Free Play Days titles arrive this weekend: Rubber Bandits is free for everyone, while Train Sim World 6: Thomas & Friends Edition is free only for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential subscribers. Both games are available through Sunday, March 29. Rubber Bandits offers quick completion (under two hours) and previously left the service, making this a fresh return for some players; Train Sim World 6 carries an estimated eight-hour 1,000G run, with progress transferable from Train Sim World 5 and not yet in the current Game Pass library.
This weekend, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate/Premium/Essential members can play Totally Reliable Delivery Service and Hell Let Loose (Mar 19–22), while all Xbox members can try Sea of Thieves, Trailmakers, and Firefighting Simulator: Ignite during Free Play Days. Start by installing from the Xbox Store (you’ll need to sign in), and note discounts may apply after the event. Sea of Thieves (2025 Edition) is free Mar 19–24, with regional availability and duration varying by title.
Xbox Free Play Days return with Diablo IV free for all players until March 18 (25-level cap; progress carries over if you buy the full game or keep Game Pass). Game Pass subscribers can also try four other titles—Killing Floor 3, Bassmaster Fishing, Worms W.M.D, and Tropico 6—through March 15; most non-Diablo titles are discounted afterward.
Xbox Free Play Days run March 12–15 for Killing Floor 3, Bassmaster Fishing, Worms W.M.D, and Tropico 6 for Game Pass Ultimate/Premium/Essential members, while Diablo IV offers an open trial for all Xbox players March 11–18 with progress persisting after the trial; start via the Xbox Store Free Play Days collection to install, and note discounts vary by title/region.
Xbox Free Play Days returns with four titles available to Game Pass Ultimate/Premium/Essential members from March 12–15 (Bassmaster Fishing, Killing Floor 3, Tropico 6, Worms W.M.D), while Diablo IV is free for all Xbox players to try until March 18; none of these are guaranteed to be in the standard Game Pass library, giving players a mix of new-to-service and popular titles to sample this weekend.
Xbox Free Play Days return this weekend: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Black Desert are playable for Game Pass members (Ultimate/Premium/Essential) March 5–8, FBC: Firebreak is free for all Xbox members March 5–8, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 offers a free multiplayer and Zombies trial for all Xbox members March 5–9 (times noted). Start by signing in and using the Microsoft/Xbox Store Free Play Days collection to install. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is 40% off in the Best Rated Sale through March 11; Black Desert features anniversary events; FBC: Firebreak is listed at $31.99 (was $39.99).
Microsoft's Free Play Days returns this weekend with six Xbox titles; two are playable without a Game Pass subscription (Marathon Server Slam and The Sinking City Remastered), while Anno 117: Pax Romana, Atari 50: Anniversary Celebration, Stuffed, and Moving Out 2 require Game Pass. The GP-titles are available through Sunday, 1 March 2026, and Marathon Server Slam and The Sinking City Remastered run through Monday, 2 March 2026.
Free Play Days this weekend let Game Pass members try Atari 50: Anniversary Celebration, Anno 117: Pax Romana, Stuffed, and Moving Out 2 (Feb 26–Mar 1); The Sinking City Remastered is free for all Xbox players, and Marathon Server Slam is open to everyone until Mar 2, with limited-time discounts on selected titles.
Microsoft kicks off another Free Play Days with five limited-time titles: Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash is free for all players; the rest—Battlefield 6, Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainiods, PGA Tour 2K25, and Polterguys: Possession Party—are accessible to Game Pass subscribers, with Battlefield 6 on sale for $45.49 and other titles discounted (Chip ‘n Clawz $20.99; Polterguys $4.49). Access runs until Sunday, February 22.
Xbox Free Play Days return Feb 19–22: Ultimate/Premium/Essential members can play Battlefield 6, Chip ’n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, Sunderfolk, and Polterguys: Possession Party, while Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash is free for all Xbox members; install via the Xbox Store Free Play Days collection and enjoy limited-time discounts on select titles.
Xbox Free Play Days run Feb 5–8 for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members, giving access to NBA 2K26, PGA Tour 2K25, Risk of Rain 2, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, LEGO 2K Drive, and TopSpin 2K25 on Xbox and PC. The article explains how to start via the Xbox Store Free Play Days collection, notes regional discounts, and mentions NBA 2K26’s lead‑up to All‑Star Weekend with in‑game modes and rewards.
Microsoft's Free Play Days returns, letting Xbox players try a handful of games for free this weekend without a Game Pass, including Fallout 76, For Honor, Dead by Daylight and Grounded 2; most titles are free Jan 29–Feb 1, with Fallout 76, For Honor, and Dead by Daylight free through Feb 5, and progress/Gamerscore carry over if you buy afterward; download via the Free Play Days collection on Xbox One or Series X|S.
Microsoft’s Free Play Days let Xbox players try Fallout 76, For Honor, Dead by Daylight, and Grounded 2 from Jan 29 to Feb 1, with Fallout 76 and For Honor remaining unlocked through Feb 5; install via the Xbox Store Free Play Days collection, and discounts are available if you purchase, with your Gamerscore and achievements preserved.