A new Free Play Days event is underway, offering several popular titles for a limited time. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can access NBA 2K26, WWE 2K25, PGA Tour 2K25, Ark: Survival Ascended, and The Forgotten City (Console and PC) from December 18 to December 21.
Additionally, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (Zombies and Multiplayer modes only) is available until December 22.
Fallout 76 is also accessible to all Xbox members, without a Game Pass membership, from December 16 until December 23.
How To Start Playing
To begin playing, locate and install the games from their respective details pages on Xbox.com. Signing in will reveal the option to install with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, or Essential membership. On console, navigate to the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and find the Free Play Days collection on Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.
Keep The Fun Going
Games and their editions can be purchased at a temporary discount, allowing players to continue their progress, Gamerscore, and achievements earned during the event. Discounts and availability may vary by title and region.
Free Play Days (Game Pass Membership Required)
NBA 2K26 Standard Edition
NBA 2K26, optimized for Xbox Series X|S, allows players to engage with their favorite NBA teams and compete against others in Play Now during the Free Play Days. Players can also experience an immersive MyCareer storyline on new generation consoles, manage a roster in MyTeam, and advance through the ranks in The City.
WWE 2K25 Standard Edition
WWE 2K25, optimized for Xbox Series X|S, joins Xbox Free Play Days, offering players the chance to dominate in the wrestling world.
PGA TOUR 2K25
PGA Tour 2K25, optimized for Xbox Series X|S, invites players to the golf course where precision and authenticity are key. Players can tackle iconic Majors in MyCareer, personalize their MyPlayer, and challenge friends in various multiplayer modes.
ARK: Survival Ascended
Ark: Survival Ascended, optimized for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Play Anywhere, offers a reimagined dinosaur survival experience powered by Unreal Engine 5. Players awaken on a mysterious island, ready to explore a vibrant world and face its challenges.
The Forgotten City
The Forgotten City, optimized for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Play Anywhere, is available for a limited free trial. Players can uncover the secrets of a mysterious underground city by traveling 2,000 years into the past and manipulating time. The game features moral choices, intricate mysteries, and memorable characters.
Free Play Days For All
Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 – Cross-Gen Bundle
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery, offers a free trial of select Multiplayer and Zombies content from December 16 through December 22. This includes various Multiplayer modes and maps, such as a remastered “Nuketown 2025,” and the “Ashes of the Damned” Zombies experience.
Fallout 76
Fallout 76 allows players to explore a new desert biome called Burning Springs in post-nuclear Ohio, encountering The Rust King, Deathclaws, and raiders. Players can venture solo or team up to explore the Wasteland. This title is free to try until December 23.
These Free Play Days events provide opportunities for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members, as well as all Xbox members, to try out various games.
