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Xbox has announced a new Free Play Days event for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members. From Thursday, October 15, through Sunday, October 18, subscribers can access Crusader Kings III, Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop, Soccer Story, and Ravenswatch. Additionally, NBA 2K27 Standard Edition joins the promotion starting Friday, October 16, at 12pm PDT until October 18.
The event also includes a 3-hour timed trial for The Alters, which is available to all players without requiring a Game Pass membership. Participants can install these titles by visiting the individual game pages on Xbox.com or via the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles.
Players can continue their progress by purchasing the games at limited-time discounts, allowing them to retain their Gamerscore and achievements. Specific offers include an 85% discount on Soccer Story and 65% off Ravenswatch. Furthermore, purchasing any digital edition of NBA 2K27 between October 16 and October 29 grants an Xbox Gift Card and a 15,000 Virtual Currency Pack.
The selection spans various genres, from the grand strategy of Crusader Kings III to the roguelike action of Ravenswatch, which recently added a new hero, Kintaro. Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop offers open-world management, while The Alters provides a survival experience focused on emotional storytelling and resource management.
