Xbox Free Play Days: Which Games Are Free This Weekend?

Every single week, Microsoft treats Xbox players to a rotating selection of full games that can be downloaded and played completely free of charge over the weekend.

To access these Free Play Days titles, you must hold an active subscription to one of the main console tiers: Xbox Game Pass Essential, Xbox Game Pass Premium, or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. (Note: On occasion Microsoft hosts a 'Free Play Days for All' event, making select titles free for every single Xbox owner regardless of subscription status).

This article serves as your permanent weekly hub. We update this page every Thursday, ensuring you always know how to download them, which versions are included, and what discounts are active.

NBA 2K27 Standard Edition

Availability: Available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members to play from Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18.
Discount? Nope.

Crusader Kings III

Availability: Available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members to play from Thursday, October 15 through Sunday, October 18.
Discount? Nope.

Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop

Availability: Available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members to play from Thursday, October 15 through Sunday, October 18.
Discount? Nope.

Soccer Story

Availability: Available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members to play from Thursday, October 15 through Sunday, October 18.
Discount? Yes, you can get it for $2.99 instead of $19.99.

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The Alters

Availability: Look out, this is a 3-hour timed trial! Available this weekend for all Xbox members to play from Thursday, October 15 through Sunday, October 18 (no Xbox Game Pass subscription required).
Discount? Yes, you can get it for $15.74 instead of $34.99.