Xbox’s Free Plays Days are here once again for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. The weekend kicks off early today as all free to play games are now available to install. This time aroundXboxhas chosen three different games for the weekend, including Ubisoft’s action fighting gameFor Honor. Games can be downloaded via the Microsoft Store or accessed on console through the Free Play Days collection and will be playable starting today until the end of Sunday, July 18.
Out of the games available this weekend,For Honormight be the biggest draw. Focused on dueling combat with other players and set in a medieval fantasy universe, the game is currently in the Mirage season of its fifth year. Last monthFor Honorhit Xbox Game Pass, and those who missed out on downloading it have a chance to play for free again. It has received praise for its unique combat mechanics and includes seven different game modes that pit players against one another and AI opponents. The game’s Standard Edition will be accessible during the Free Play Days.
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Next up isThe Survivalists, asandbox survival gameset in the same universe as theEscapistsseries. While the previous games adhere more to strategy and puzzle-solving,The Survivalistsdives into classic survival game mechanics such as farming, building, and breeding animals. Players must trek into a procedurally generated wilderness to find enemies, secrets, and hopefully gather the necessary items to survive.The Survivalistshas also been gifted with a free Expeditions Update, which adds new items, collectibles, and quality of life changes.
Although each of these games will only be free to play for a limited time, now may be a good time to buy them if players are interested.For Honor,The Survivalists, andBanana Blitz HDare all discounted right now, with some price cuts as high as 75% off. Even without purchasing the games players can still keep any achievements earned over the course of the weekend, and Gamerscore hunters have these offerings and theFree Games With Gold for Julyto use to buff up their totals.
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