October 30, 2026
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Microsoft's weekend rotation gives players a chance to test out horror, space combat, and cozy life sims without dropping cash upfront.
The short version
Xbox has launched its latest Free Play Days event, giving console players access to five full games through November 1 or 2. Dead by Daylight is free to all players, while four additional titles require an active Xbox Game Pass subscription.
By Chuy, Senior Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2026 · Reviewed by the Nexzy newsroom

Xbox has made five games temporarily playable as part of its latest Free Play Days promotion, running through November 1 or November 2 depending on the game, Xbox announced on Thursday. The event lets console owners access full versions of selected titles for the duration of the weekend.
The lineup splits access across two categories. Dead by Daylight is accessible to all Xbox console players without requiring a paid subscription, with its trial period running through November 2. The remaining four titles—Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Darkwood, Spirittea, and Everspace 2—are listed as free perks for active Xbox Game Pass subscribers, with their access ending on November 1. This lineup follows previous Free Play Days promotions that brought games like Dying Light 2 to the service.
Players can claim the games on Xbox consoles by navigating to the subscription tab or searching for each title directly in the Microsoft Store.
The details
For anyone looking to test a top-down horror title or an open-space RPG before Monday hits, the download buttons are already live.
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