7 Xbox Games Free This Weekend for Subscribers (and More), Featuring Major Franchises

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Experience Electronic Arts’ Latest Releases for Free on Xbox through January 18!

Xbox consistently provides players opportunities to experience new games without subscription fees. In addition to adding major releases to Xbox Game Pass—such as the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws and Resident Evil Village—Xbox relaunched Free Play Days, offering seven games to try for free until January 18, 2024. The Xbox Free Play Days event, also known as EA Sports Week, ran from Thursday, January 15, through late evening on January 18, 2024, and was accessible via the Microsoft Store. During this time, all Xbox players could sample a selection of Electronic Arts’ latest releases. The lineup included: EA Sports FC 26 Madden NFL 26 (featuring Cam Skattebo’s debut) EA Sports College Football 26 NHL 26 Toni Kroos returned as an Icon in EA Sports FC 26, while Alyssa Thompson and Ellie Carpenter received significant upgrades in FC 26. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members also enjoyed access to F1 25, UFC 5, and EA Sports PGA Tour during the Free Play Days. Note: An earlier version of this post contained an incorrect future date for this past event.

Discounted EA Sports FC 26 and NHL 26 on Microsoft Store – Up to 60% Off for Xbox Players!

For players who enjoyed the free trials, Xbox offered discounts via the Microsoft Store. As an example, the Microsoft Store listed EA Sports FC 26 and NHL 26 for €27.99 instead of the usual €69.99. Discount amounts may vary by region, according to Xbox Wire.

In Case You Missed It

In other gaming news, Bruno Pferd has just dropped an intriguing piece on Players for Life, titled “Xbox Game Pass Surprises With Two Unannounced Games”, published on January 7th. The article delves into the recent updates to Xbox’s subscription service, including the addition of Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition and Brews and Bastards, while also revealing which games are set to leave soon – you can check out the full story here Xbox Game Pass Surprises With Two Unannounced Games. Meanwhile, Ahmed Hassan explores another significant shift in the industry with his piece, “Co-creator of The Division Joins Battlefield”, published on January 16th. Here, Hassan investigates Julian Gerighty’s departure from Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment to join Battlefield Studios, discussing how this move might shape the future of both franchises – give it a read here Co-creator of The Division Joins Battlefield. Lastly, as we find ourselves midway through January and eager for more gaming news, Sophie Laurent from PlayersForLife.com has got us counting down to the 22nd. Xbox’s annual Developer_Direct conference is set to start at 7 PM (French time), and while Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation are already on our radar, Laurent spills the beans on whispers of a fourth “secret” game that could steal the show. Check out her article here Beyond Fable 4, Xbox Ready to Unveil Another Big Surprise to get your speculations in gear!