Microsoft is not releasing pressure on its competitors. For this January weekend, the American firm is offering its Game Pass subscribers a new selection of free titles to discover in early access. Seven games, including several sports heavyweights, are available for trial until Monday January 22 in the morning. A great opportunity to test the season’s blockbusters without spending another cent.
If the Free Play Days are now firmly anchored in the Xbox calendar, this edition puts the spotlight on the best EA Sports franchises of the moment, between football, gridiron, ice rink, golf greens and even octagon. Here are all the details you need to know to take advantage of it.
Sport in the spotlight in this new selection
This time, Microsoft is going all out on thrills. THE Free Play Days of the week bring together seven titlesthe majority of which are recent sports simulations from the EA SPORTS catalog. All are playable until January 22 at 8:59 a.m.as long as you have an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
Here are the games available in full version for the duration of the event:
- EA Sports FC 26
- Madden NFL 26
- College Football 26
- NHL 26
- F1 25
- UFC 5
- PGA Tour
In other words, whether you are a fan of European football, American football, hockey, motor sports or mixed martial arts, there is bound to be a title that will speak to your competitive streak.
What are the conditions for accessing Free Play Days?
All formula subscribers Game Pass Essential, Premium Or Ultimate can benefit from this temporary selection. Once logged in, simply search for the games in the Xbox store, then click on the “try for free” option.
The big advantage of these trial sessions? There progress is preserved. In other words, if you fall for a game after testing it, you will not lose your saves. To this are added exclusive promotions on playable titles, valid only during Free Play Days.
A hidden promotion worth the detour
In addition to these free trials, certain media like Xboxygen are relaying a promotion on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate : one year subscription for only €100 via a partner code, or almost three times cheaper than the official price. At around €7.50 per month, it’s a great option for regular gamers who want access to all Xbox games on console, PC and cloud.
A winning strategy to retain players
With this new campaign, Xbox further demonstrates its ability to retain its subscriber base. By focusing on free trials, the brand allows players to discover recent, often expensive, titles without risk. A formidable lever of commitment which could well convince the undecided to take the plunge.