Xbox Free Play Days has returned for the weekend of 19–22 March 2026, with five games available to try at no extra cost. The lineup includes three titles that are free for everyone, including those without an Xbox Game Pass subscription, alongside two additional entries accessible to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members.

The promotion runs through late on Sunday night (22 March). Players interested in trying any of the featured games can download them directly from the Microsoft Store on console or PC for the duration of the event. Progress, saved games and achievements earned during Free Play Days carry over should a purchase be made later.

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How Free Play Days works

Free Play Days provides time-limited access to full game downloads rather than a streamed trial. Once a title is downloaded, it behaves like a normal install for the trial window. Titles that are free to everyone can be downloaded by any Xbox account, while some entries require an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership.

Following the trial period most games on offer are typically available at a discount for players who wish to buy and keep them. Those discounts usually apply automatically from the Store listing for the duration of the promotion or shortly afterwards, making it a convenient way to test a game before committing.

Practical tips

  • Download early in the weekend to allow for installation time and any updates.
  • Keep an eye on save locations; Cloud Save will preserve progress across installs and purchases.
  • Check the Microsoft Store listing for any timed discounts available to trial participants at the end of the event.

Where to find the full line-up

The complete Free Play Days selection is listed on the Xbox Store and covered in detail by specialist sites. The current event was reported by Pure Xbox, which carries the full rundown and links to each Store page.

The weekend promotion presents a straightforward way for players to sample a range of titles across Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One without initial cost, with the added possibility of purchasing at reduced prices once the trial concludes.