XBOX is rolling out another stacked Free Play Days lineup, giving players a long weekend to dive into hardcore WWII battles, open‑world zombie survival, and brutally stylish action – all at no extra cost if you qualify.
XBOX Free Play Days returns with three big hitters
From Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, June 14, this week’s Free Play Days promo lets XBOX players jump into Hell Let Loose, State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition, and Blasphemous 2 for a limited time. Hell Let Loose is available to XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members, while State of Decay 2 and Blasphemous 2 can be played free by all Xbox members during the event window. That mix makes this one of the more generous lineups in recent Free Play Days rotations.
On msftnewsnow.com, this update is part of an ongoing weekly series tracking every new Free Play Days offer so you always know what to download before the weekend hits. The original announcement comes via the latest XBOX Wire post, which outlines dates, eligibility, and discounts if you decide to keep playing after the event ends. It’s essentially your heads‑up to clear some SSD space and line up a few new downloads before Thursday night.
Hell Let Loose: 50v50 WWII warfare for Game Pass members
Headlining the Game Pass side of the promo is Hell Let Loose, a 50v50 online World War II shooter that leans hard into realism and teamwork instead of lone‑wolf heroics. You’re dropped into massive battles featuring infantry, tanks, artillery, and a shifting frontline that forces your team to coordinate pushes, defenses, and supply lines. If you’ve been curious about more tactical, communication‑heavy shooters on console, this is a great chance to test it without committing to a purchase.
The Free Play Days version is fully optimized for XBOX Series X|S and supports XBOX Play Anywhere, so you can switch between Xbox and PC while keeping your progress. If it clicks for you, the game is also discounted for a limited time during the event, and any Gamerscore or achievements you earn over the weekend carry over if you buy the full version. That makes the trial feel more like a risk‑free extended demo than a throwaway weekend.
State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition is free for everyone
If large‑scale PvP isn’t your thing, State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition brings a very different kind of survival to Free Play Days – and this one is playable by all XBOX members, no Game Pass required. Juggernaut Edition is the definitive version of State of Decay 2, bundling in updates, improvements, and the Homecoming update, which fully remasters Trumbull Valley as an open‑world region. You’ll reclaim familiar areas like Mount Tanner and Fairfield while discovering new sites to scavenge and new areas to explore.
Gameplay wise, State of Decay 2 is all about managing a community of survivors, balancing resource runs, base building, and difficult choices when things go sideways. The Free Play Days window is plenty of time to get a feel for its loop: recruit survivors, build out your home base, and see how long you can keep everyone alive. Like Hell Let Loose, the game is discounted during the event, and your save, Gamerscore, and achievements will persist if you decide to buy it afterwards.
Blasphemous 2: a brutal 5‑hour trial for all players
Rounding out the trio is Blasphemous 2, a dark, punishing 2D action‑platformer that continues the story from the original game’s Wounds of Eventide DLC. You return as The Penitent One in a twisted, religiously charged world filled with grotesque enemies, deadly traps, and interconnected levels wrapped around your abilities and weapons. The vibe is moody, gothic, and challenging – exactly the kind of thing that benefits from a hands‑on trial to see if it fits your tastes.
Every XBOX member gets access to a five‑hour timed trial as part of Free Play Days, which is enough to get through the opening areas, unlock some abilities, and decide whether you want to commit. The full game is also available to purchase, and any achievements or progress you earn during those five hours will stick if you upgrade to the complete version. If you’ve been watching Blasphemous 2 from a distance, this weekend gives you a perfect window to try it out.
How to start playing and what carries over
Getting into this week’s lineup is straightforward:
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On the web: Head to the game’s detail page on XBOX.com, sign in, and you’ll see the option to install with your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, or Essential membership where required.
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On console: Open the XBOX Store on your XBOX One or XBOX Series X|S, go to the Subscriptions tab, then scroll down to the Free Play Days collection to find all available titles.
Once you’re in, you’re playing the full versions of these games, not cut‑down demos. Any achievements, Gamerscore, and save data you earn over the weekend will be there waiting for you if you decide to buy the game or if it later shows up in your Game Pass library. And because XBOX is running limited‑time discounts alongside Free Play Days, it’s often the best moment to grab a copy if you enjoy what you play.
If you want to keep track of future Free Play Days lineups, XBOX recommends watching the official support page and XBOX Wire, and here on msftnewsnow.com we’ll keep covering each new weekend drop in this weekly series so you never miss a free session with your next favorite game.
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