Pac-Man Celebrates 45 Years with Xbox Free Play Days Weekend
It’s hard to believe, but everyone’s favorite yellow pellet chomper is turning 45 years old in 2025—and Xbox is joining the celebration in style. This weekend, from Thursday, August 21 through Sunday, August 24, 2025, Xbox is running a Pac-Man Takeover Free Play Days event, giving Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, and Core members the chance to revisit gaming’s original superstar in three exciting titles.
As part of Bandai Namco’s “Make ImPACt” 45th anniversary celebrations, Xbox players can dive into:
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Pac-Man World Re-Pac – a remastered 3D platforming adventure.
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Pac-Man Museum+ – an arcade collection of Pac-Man classics.
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Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs – a modern 64-player Pac-Man battle royale.
Each game is available free to play for Game Pass subscribers all weekend long, and Bandai Namco is also offering big discounts to keep the fun going if you decide to buy.
Pac-Man World Re-Pac – A Remastered Classic in 3D
Originally released in 1999 on PlayStation, Pac-Man World was the franchise’s leap from 2D arcades to 3D platforming. In Pac-Man World Re-Pac, players once again chase ghosts across Ghost Island to rescue Pac-Man’s kidnapped family from an evil impostor, Toc-Man.
The 2022 remaster updated visuals, platforming mechanics, and added Smart Delivery support for Xbox Series X|S, ensuring smooth visuals at higher resolutions. The game offers:
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Classic 3D platforming gameplay with modern polish.
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Boss battles against iconic Pac-Man villains.
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Secrets to uncover across multiple worlds.
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A nostalgia trip for longtime fans, but accessible for new players.
Normally $29.99, Pac-Man World Re-Pac is available for just $7.49 during this weekend’s sale.
Pac-Man Museum+ – Four Decades of Pac-Man History
Want to experience Pac-Man across every genre and decade? Pac-Man Museum+ is the ultimate anthology, featuring 14 titles spanning 40 years of Pac-Man games—from the arcade pixel-perfect 1980 original to later puzzle, platform, and multiplayer variations.
Highlights from Pac-Man Museum+ include:
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Pac-Man (1980) – The iconic maze-chasing original.
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Super Pac-Man – A new twist on the formula with giant Pac-Man powerups.
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Pac-Man Championship Edition – A modern, fast-paced reimagining.
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Pac-Man Battle Royale – Multiplayer Pac–on–Pac action.
On Xbox, Pac-Man Museum+ is also an Xbox Play Anywhere title, so you can play on both PC and console with cloud saves.
Regularly $19.99, it’s discounted to $9.99 during Free Play Days.
Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs – Pac-Man Battle Royale
If classic Pac-Man wasn’t hard enough, how about chomping against 63 other players at the same time? That’s the thrill behind Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs, Bandai Namco’s innovative multiplayer spin on Pac-Man.
In this 64-player PvP experience, players race through interconnected mazes, gobbling dots, ghosts, and even other Pac-Men. The last Pac standing takes the crown.
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Cross-platform multiplayer battles for Xbox, PC, and beyond.
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Cosmetics to customize your Pac.
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Strategy-driven Power Items to out-maneuver opponents.
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Smart Delivery optimization for next-gen graphics and performance.
The game is steeply discounted during Free Play Days from $19.99 down to just $4.99.
How to Play During Xbox Free Play Days
To start playing this weekend:
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Head to the Xbox Free Play Days collection in the Xbox Store.
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Install the games via the Subscriptions tab on your Xbox console.
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Or visit each game’s store page on Xbox.com to install remotely from your PC or mobile device.
Remember: you must have an active Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, or Core membership to join in.
Keep the Celebration Going
Whether you’re a veteran arcade fan or introducing Pac-Man to a new generation, this Pac-Man 45th Anniversary event is a must-play celebration this weekend for Xbox’s Free Play Days (see last weekend’s lineup). With three major titles spanning everything from retro history to modern battle royale chaos, there’s never been a better time to chomp down on pellets, dodge ghosts, and relive gaming history.
If you decide to purchase, you’ll retain all your Gamerscore and achievements earned during the free weekend. Discounts vary by title and may differ by region.
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate four and a half decades of Pac-Man with Xbox and Bandai Namco. And with Free Play Days running until Sunday, August 24, 2025, there’s still time to make your imPACt.
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