Another Xbox Free Play Days weekend is running Thursday, October 16 through Sunday, October 19, headlined by an F1 25 full‑game trial for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members alongside Everspace and Hell Let Loose on Console and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support. The Stone of Madness and Ra Ra Boom are also included as timed trials available to all players, with progress and achievements carrying over if you buy after the event and discounts varying by title and region.
F1 25’s weekend trial showcases the full experience, including the revamped My Team mode and the third chapter of Braking Point, with a 2XP weekend whether playing the trial or the full game. Everspace brings a single‑player, roguelike‑infused space shooter with striking visuals and an ever‑changing universe designed to test improvisation and piloting skill across story encounters.
Hell Let Loose drops squads into 50v50 World War II battles across Eastern, Western, and North African theaters, featuring objective‑driven combined‑arms combat and a limited‑time 60% discount during the event window. The Stone of Madness delivers real‑time tactical stealth inside an 18th‑century Spanish monastery, while Ra Ra Boom offers a 4‑player local co‑op brawler perfect for quick weekend sessions with friends.
How to start playing Xbox Free Play Days
On the web, sign in on Xbox.com and install from each game’s details page to unlock the Free Play Days entitlement tied to your membership tier where applicable. On console, head to the Subscriptions tab in the Microsoft Store and open the Free Play Days collection on Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S to queue downloads.
Dates, tiers, and trials
Free Play Days runs October 16–19, with F1 25 available for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members as a full‑game trial during the event window. Everspace and Hell Let Loose are playable on Console and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support, while The Stone of Madness and Ra Ra Boom offer two‑hour and one‑hour trials respectively with no membership required.
Progress and discounts
Keep your Gamerscore and achievements if you purchase after the event, and continue right where you left off without losing progress. Event‑period discounts are offered for select titles and editions, with percentages and availability varying by region and platform.
Quick tips
Install the Xbox app on PC or ensure it’s up to date to streamline access and library management across Windows PCs and handhelds during the weekend. If streaming via cloud, use the Network Quality Indicator in the Xbox app and Game Bar widgets to diagnose stutter or bandwidth issues before competitive play. Be sure to check out the Shocktober 2025 lineup releasing today!
Editor’s note: The lineup was adjusted with Ready or Not rescheduled for a later date, so check the event carousel on console or the game pages for the final list in your region before downloading. Stay tuned to MSFT News Now for updates, late changes, and regional availability as the weekend progresses.
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