Xbox is kicking off September 2025 with an exciting Free Play Days weekend, offering Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, and Core members the opportunity to play Madden 26, TopSpin 2K25, Beyond Galaxyland, and Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker for free from Thursday, September 4, through Sunday, September 7. These titles span sports, sci-fi adventure, and anime action, giving subscribers a wide range of premium experiences this weekend.
Xbox Free Play Days Details
Xbox Game Pass members can indulge in a premium gaming lineup from September 4 to 7, 2025. All four highlighted games—Madden 26, TopSpin 2K25, Beyond Galaxyland, and Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker—are playable at no additional cost during this limited-time window. Access is open to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, and Core subscribers, providing flexibility across plans.
Madden NFL 26

Madden NFL 26 leverages a cutting-edge AI-driven gameplay engine, bringing authentic play-calling and player personalities shaped by over a decade of real data. The game, optimized for Xbox Series X|S, promises realistic football action, coach and player-specific traits, and deep single-player and multiplayer modes. Players can try the full version during Free Play Days and purchase it at a discounted price, carrying over earned achievements and Gamerscore post-event.
TopSpin 2K25

The iconic tennis simulation returns with TopSpin 2K25, featuring legends like Roger Federer and Serena Williams. Experience all four Grand Slam tournaments, career progression with MyPLAYER, multiplayer World Tour, and next-gen optimization. TopSpin 2K25 is available exclusively for Xbox Series X|S during Free Play Days
Beyond Galaxyland

Beyond Galaxyland invites players into a whimsical, sci-fi-inspired 2.5D RPG. Follow Doug, a high schooler whisked to the starry expanse dubbed “Galaxyland,” on a quest to save Earth. Capture, train, and unleash quirky cosmic creatures in battles, blending adventure and collection gameplay. This single-player title is fully playable and on sale throughout the event.
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker

Jump into 4v4 ninja action with Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker. Create a custom shinobi or choose a favorite character, and battle in competitive online arenas, using an arsenal of unique ninja techniques. The game is also discounted during Free Play Days, letting fans extend their shinobi journeys.
How to Access Free Play Days
Players can access these Free Play Days titles easily:
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Visit the individual game detail pages on Xbox.com to install each game (log in required).
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On Xbox consoles, navigate to the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store, then find the Free Play Days collection.
Keep the Fun Going
Enjoying a title? Games featured in Free Play Days can be purchased at a limited-time discount, with all progress and achievements retained if upgraded to a full purchase. Note that discounts and availability may vary by region and title.
Stay tuned to msftnewsnow.com for future (and past) Free Play Days events and the latest Xbox news as more games and content get added in September 2025.
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