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Xbox Free Play Days

by Microsoft / Xbox

Almost every week Xbox lets Game Pass members play a handful of paid games free over the weekend, usually with a discount to buy. Achievements earned carry over if you purchase.

Key facts

Schedule
No fixed schedule — drops appear without notice
How long it stays free
Selected games are fully playable from Thursday through Sunday night; access ends after the event.
What you need
Paid Xbox Game Pass membership (Essential, Premium or Ultimate); occasional titles are open to all Xbox members
Where
Xbox regions (availability and discounts vary by title and country)
Do you keep it?
No — it is free only during the window
Last checked
1 November 2026

How to claim Xbox Free Play Days

  1. 1Make sure you have an active Game Pass membership (any tier).
  2. 2Find the Free Play Days collection on your console or in the Xbox app.
  3. 3Install a game and play until Sunday night.
  4. 4Buy it at the event discount if you want to keep playing.

Tips and gotchas

  • This is a trial - you do not keep the games.
  • Achievements and Gamerscore earned during the event remain if you buy.
  • Event discounts are often sizeable but vary by title.

Where this information comes from

Checked by hand on 1 November 2026 against these pages. Providers change their programs without notice — the official page always wins.

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