Whether you’re chasing Championships or forging a legacy, there’s a new adventure waiting for this Free Plays Days. Crusader Kings III, Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop, Soccer Story, and Ravenswatch are available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday ,October 15until Sunday, October 18.
NBA 2K27 Standard Editionis also available beginning Friday, October 16 at 12pm PDT until Sunday,October 18.
Watch out! The Alters will have a free 3-hour timed trial from Thursday, October 15 until Sunday, October 18. All players can try it out, no Game Pass membership required.
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)
NBA 2K27 Standard Edition
Hit the court and hoop with friends this weekend as NBA 2K27joins Xbox Free Play Days.
Starting October 16, you can create a MyPLAYER and lace up in The City, build a legacy in MyCAREER, and compete with NBA and WNBA superstars in Play Now. Take advantage of Xbox Free Play Days from October 16 to October 18 and get ready for NBA Tip-Off. Also, from October 16 to October 29, purchase any digital edition of NBA 2K27 and get an Xbox Gift Card plus a 15,000 Virtual Currency Pack.
NBA 2K27
☆☆☆☆☆1837
★★★★★
$69.99
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Crusader Kings III
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages. Play Crusader Kings III for free now on XBOX Series X|S!
Crusader Kings III
☆☆☆☆☆2119
★★★★★
$49.99$20
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Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop
Hop aboard Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop during Xbox Free Play Days, October 15–18! Drive officially licensed buses, explore two open-world cities, and build your bus company solo or with friends in online co-op.
Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop
☆☆☆☆☆133
★★★★★
$29.99
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Soccer Story
Try Soccer Storyfor free as part of Xbox Free Play Days, and if you want to play even more, you can grab the game for 85% OFF! The world might as well be over – Soccer Inc. has closed down every local stadium, team and tournament. What kind of world can survive without the beautiful game? Thankfully a magical soccer ball has chosen you, our Savior of Soccer!
Soccer Story
☆☆☆☆☆308
★★★★★
$19.99$2.99
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Ravenswatch
Recall the fairy tales of old and join the Ravenswatch! In this roguelike action game, battle nightmares, power up your abilities, and collect items to craft a build that takes you to the endgame.
Playable solo or in up to 4-player co-op, Ravenswatchrecently celebrated its second anniversary. A new hero, Kintaro, inspired by Japanese folklore, has joined the fray, fighting alongside his bear companion. The DLC arrives alongside a talent rework for all heroes, changing the way they play. And for those who don’t want the fun to end, Ravenswatch will be 65% off during the free play weekend.
Ravenswatch
☆☆☆☆☆214
★★★★★
$29.99$10.49
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Free Play Days For All
The Alters
Stranded on a hostile planet, you create alternate versions of yourself to survive. But each Alter is shaped by a branching life path, and they don’t always agree on your choices – current and past ones. The Alters is a personal survival game that fuses mechanical depth with emotional storytelling, asking one haunting question: What if you had made different choices? Build your base, manage resources, care for your Alters mental wellbeing, and reckon with regret in this award-winning experience.
The Alters
☆☆☆☆☆1336
★★★★★
$34.99$15.74
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PC Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass
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.
