Xbox gamers, clear your schedules—this weekend, Xbox Free Play Days delivers one of its most exciting lineups yet. Starting today, Thursday, May 29, through Sunday, June 1, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, and Core members can dive into ARK: Survival Ascended, Football Manager 2024 Console, and Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game at no extra cost. But that’s not all: Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 are also free for all Xbox members, even if you don’t have a Game Pass subscription, from May 29 (Division 2) and May 30 (Black Ops 6) through June 3.
What’s Included in This Weekend’s Free Play Days?
For Xbox Game Pass Members (Ultimate, Standard, Core):
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ARK: Survival Ascended
Experience the next generation of survival adventure, rebuilt with Unreal Engine 5. Form tribes, tame dinosaurs, craft, build, and fight your way to the top. Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, this reimagined classic is available at a 50% discount during the event. -
Football Manager 2024 Console
Take the reins of your dream football club, strategize with elite tactics, and manage over 500,000 real players. The console edition brings the full management experience to Xbox, and you can grab it for 75% off if you want to keep playing after the weekend. -
Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game
Celebrate nearly a year of cotton-candy chaos in this wild 3v7 asymmetrical multiplayer. Play as Klowns or humans in a battle for Crescent Cove, with the full game available at a massive 70% discount during Free Play Days.
Free for All Xbox Members (No Game Pass Required):
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Call of Duty Black Ops 6 (Multiplayer & Zombies Only)
Get early access to the latest installment in the Black Ops series! From May 30 to June 3, try out more than 25 multiplayer maps—including three new seasonal maps—and over 10 modes, plus all five round-based Zombies maps and the return of the fan-favorite Grief mode. No subscription needed. -
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2
Join the Division, an elite group of agents, and fight to save Washington, D.C., in this acclaimed shooter RPG. Play the full campaign solo or in co-op, and jump into PvP modes—all free for all Xbox players from May 29 to June 3.
How to Start Playing
Getting started is simple:
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Visit the individual game detail pages on Xbox.com and sign in with your Xbox account.
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Click through to the Microsoft Store to install the games. Game Pass members will see the install option for eligible titles.
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On your Xbox console, head to the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and scroll to the Free Play Days collection.
Keep Your Progress and Save Big
If you fall in love with any of these games, you can purchase them (and select editions) at a significant discount during the event. All your Gamerscore and achievements earned during Free Play Days will carry over if you buy the game. Remember, discounts and availability can vary by region and title, so check the Microsoft Store for the latest deals.
Why Xbox Free Play Days Matter
Xbox Free Play Days are a recurring event, giving players a risk-free way to try out top titles and discover new favorites. Whether you’re a Game Pass subscriber or not, there’s something for everyone this weekend. Previous Free Play Days have featured hits like Forza Motorsport, The Escapists, and Control, but this week’s mix of genres and blockbuster franchises makes it a standout.
Don’t Miss Out
This is one of the most robust Free Play Days lineups Xbox has offered, with something for survival fans, sports strategists, horror-comedy lovers, shooter enthusiasts, and RPG tacticians. Mark your calendars, download your picks, and enjoy a weekend of gaming—free!
Stay tuned to msftnewsnow.com for future Free Play Days announcements and the latest Xbox news.
Summary Table: Xbox Free Play Days (May 29 – June 3, 2025)
| Game | Free For | Dates | Discount Available? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARK: Survival Ascended | Game Pass Members | May 29 – June 1 | Yes (50% off) |
| Football Manager 2024 Console | Game Pass Members | May 29 – June 1 | Yes (75% off) |
| Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game | Game Pass Members | May 29 – June 1 | Yes (70% off) |
| Call of Duty Black Ops 6 (MP & Zombies) | All Xbox Members | May 30 – June 3 | Yes |
| Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 | All Xbox Members | May 29 – June 3 | Yes |
Don’t miss this chance to play, save, and level up your Xbox experience—all for free this weekend with Xbox Free Play Days!
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