New stories, new challenges, no price tag with Free Play Days!
The Survivalists is available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday, September 3until Sunday, September 6, 2026.
EA Sports College Football 27 is free for all XBOX members to try from September 3 until September 6 (XBOX Game Pass Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership not required).
Also, The Lonesome Guildand Under the Wavesare also available for all XBOX members to try during Free Play Days with a two-hour timed trial.
How to Start Playing
Scroll down and find and install the games on each of the individual game details page on XBOX.com. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the XBOX Store and navigate down to the Free Play Days collection on your XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S.
Keep the Fun Going
Purchase the game and other editions at a limited time discount and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and achievements earned during the event! Please note that discounts, percentages, and title availability may vary by title and region.
Free Play Days (Game Pass Membership Required)
The Survivalists
A World of adventure and possibilities! The island is alive! Your newfound home will change with day/night cycles as you explore and uncover its secrets. Hunt (or be hunted by!) animals for food and an array of mythical enemies, who aren’t necessarily pleased to see you. Get quests from a Mysterious Stranger or find them washed up on the shore. Prepare to trek into a procedurally generated wilderness, with a variety of biomes, for an adventure that’s unique to every player.
The Survivalists
☆☆☆☆☆171
★★★★★
$24.99
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EA Sports College Football 27
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S
Step into the modern era of college football where personal ambition meets program pride. Engineer your team with Dynasty Blueprint, take on new positions with deeper customization in Road to Glory, and play as your favorite mascots in Mascot Mashup while immersed in the iconic traditions and pageantry of game day. Keep playing after the weekend is over when you pick up the Deluxe Edition for 25% off or snag the Kickoff Bundle with Madden NFL 27 and continue your path to greatness.
EA SPORTS™ College Football 27
☆☆☆☆☆2480
★★★★★
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Free Trial
The Lonesome Guild
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S, XBOX Play Anywhere
A warm, character‑driven adventure set in the enchanted world of Etere, where a spirit named Ghost awakens without memories and must gather a band of unlikely heroes to restore balance. It blends heartfelt relationship‑building with fast, flexible combat and exploration across hand‑painted regions, creating a charming tale about connection in a world overcome by loneliness.
The Lonesome Guild
☆☆☆☆☆16
★★★★★
$24.99
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Free Trial
Under The Waves
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S
Dive into this narrative-driven adventure game about the engulfing power of grief. Set in the depths of the North Sea in a techno-futuristic 1970s, professional diver Stan is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss and embrace a new future. A love letter to the oceans, Under The Waves invites you to dive into a gorgeous underwater world, brought to life in a poetic blend of cinematic visuals and poignant storytelling. Try it out for free this weekend with Free Play Days and get 85% off until September 6!
Under The Waves
☆☆☆☆☆198
★★★★★
$29.99$4.49
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Free Trial
Don’t miss out on these exciting Free Play Days for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to XBOX Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest XBOX gaming news.
