XBOX Free Play Days is taking a different route this weekend, trading big-name sports and racing games for tactical stealth, strange websites, tabletop-style adventures, and a teddy bear with some serious firepower.
According to the November 12 XBOX Wire announcement from Marketing Manager Kyle Ocean, Sumerian Six, Hypnospace Outlaw, Sunderfolk, and STUFFED are available during this week’s event, running from Thursday, November 12, through Sunday, November 15, 2026. The announcement lists XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential as the qualifying memberships.
Following last week’s XBOX Free Play Days lineup featuring PAYDAY 3, Anno 117, and more, this rotation is smaller but still gives you several very different ways to spend the weekend. There is also a notable deal for anyone who gets hooked on Hypnospace Outlaw: the announcement advertises a 75% discount, bringing the full game down to $4.99.
Which games are included in XBOX Free Play Days?
Here is a quick look at the November 12–15 lineup and the U.S. prices shown in the announcement.
| Game | What to expect | Advertised U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Sumerian Six | Real-time tactical stealth with a squad of scientist commandos | $29.99 |
| Hypnospace Outlaw | A ’90s internet simulator built around investigating unusual websites | $4.99, down from $19.99 |
| Sunderfolk | A tactical co-op RPG that uses a free mobile app as your controller | $49.99 |
| STUFFED | A teddy-bear first-person shooter with solo and online co-op play | $12.49 |
One detail worth checking before you download: the supplied announcement displays “Free Trial” labels beneath Sunderfolk and STUFFED, but it does not specify a playtime allowance for either game. Check the available offer on your console’s store page rather than assuming those labels mean unrestricted access for the entire weekend.
The listed prices are purchase prices, not charges to access the qualifying promotion. Discounts and availability can vary by region.
Sumerian Six puts scientist commandos behind enemy lines
Sumerian Six is this weekend’s option for players who would rather plan an ambush than charge straight into a firefight.
The real-time tactical stealth adventure follows the Enigma Squad, a group of scientists conducting secret missions against the Third Reich. Their target is former squad member Hans Kammler, whose plans involve a mysterious substance called Geiststoff. Expect an alternate-history World War II setting where experimental science and occult threats collide.
The appeal is in how those scientists work together. Each character has abilities inspired by their expertise, and combining those powers gives you different ways to sneak through strongholds and eliminate enemies. The squad includes chemist Rosa Reznick, psychoanalyst Siegfried von Adelsberg, and Wojtek the Werebear, which should give you an idea of how far this adventure strays from a straightforward war story.
If coordinating a carefully timed takedown sounds more appealing than another competitive multiplayer match, this is a good place to start. Just check your hardware first: the store lists Sumerian Six for XBOX Series X|S, not XBOX One.
Hypnospace Outlaw turns old-school web browsing into detective work
Hypnospace Outlaw swaps battlefields for the wonderfully messy world of a fictional ’90s internet.
You play as a Hypnospace Enforcer, investigating websites for violations such as copyright infringement and internet bullying. Reports arrive in your inbox, but doing your job also means dealing with viruses, adware, and questionable downloads. In other words, the browsing experience itself is part of the challenge.
There is more to it than checking off reports. You can customize your HypnOS desktop with wallpapers, screensavers, and helper bots while exploring the network’s weird corners. It is a very different pace from the rest of this weekend’s lineup, particularly if you enjoy investigating clues and poking around a fictional digital world.
The announcement’s advertised $4.99 price makes this the clearest discounted purchase in the lineup. That is down from $19.99, so the free-play window gives you a chance to see whether its unusual approach clicks before spending anything.
Sunderfolk brings game night to your phone
Sunderfolk is built around a simple idea: bring people together for a tactical RPG without making everyone learn a traditional controller layout.
The free smartphone or tablet app is required to play. It turns your mobile device into your controller, card hand, inventory, and reference guide, while the shared adventure plays out on the main screen. Up to four players can join, and one copy of the game supports the whole party.
You choose from six classes, including the Arcanist, Bard, Berserker, Pyromancer, Ranger, and Rogue. Battles use turn-based tactics and Skill Cards, with no fixed player turn order, giving your group room to discuss who should act next. Between missions, you return to Arden to improve vendors, equip your characters, and build relationships with townsfolk.
This is the most natural pick for a planned couch co-op session. Have everyone download the mobile app before you settle in, and note that the console version is listed for XBOX Series X|S.
STUFFED gives a teddy bear the night shift
STUFFED takes the childhood idea of a teddy bear protecting its owner and turns it into a wave-based first-person shooter.
You defend a little girl’s bedroom door against nightmares, earning points that unlock new areas and weapons. The environments are procedurally generated, while the weapons lean into the toy-box setting with household-object creations such as a popcorn grenade and cola cannon.
You can play alone or team up with friends in online co-op for up to four players. There are also abilities to unlock during sessions and outfits and fur options for customizing your bear. Unlike Sumerian Six and Sunderfolk, STUFFED lists support for both XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S.
For a group that wants action rather than tactical planning, this is the lineup’s most straightforward co-op shooter option. Remember to check the store’s trial terms before organizing a lengthy session.
How to download this week’s Free Play Days games
The announcement gives two ways to get started.
On your console:
- Open the XBOX Store.
- Select the Subscriptions tab.
- Scroll down to the Free Play Days collection.
- Choose a participating game.
- Open its store page and select the available install or trial option.
You can also use the individual game links above. Sign in with the Microsoft account connected to your qualifying XBOX Game Pass membership so the store can display the access available to you.
The collection is accessible through the store on XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S, but that does not mean every featured game supports both console generations. Check each game’s compatibility before downloading. Sumerian Six and Sunderfolk list XBOX Series X|S support, while Hypnospace Outlaw and STUFFED also list XBOX One.
Can you keep the games after Free Play Days ends?
Free Play Days is temporary access, not a permanent claim to all four games. The announcement confirms that buying a participating game lets you continue playing while keeping the Gamerscore and achievements earned during the event.
That follows the same try-before-you-buy approach covered in our Halloween Free Play Days roundup. The important distinction is between getting a chance to play and actually owning the game afterward.
This weekend’s lineup gives solo players two very different starting points in Sumerian Six and Hypnospace Outlaw, while Sunderfolk and STUFFED offer contrasting options for a group. Pick your first download, check any trial restrictions, and make the most of the November 12–15 window.
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