Xbox Free Play Days Runs October 8-11 With ARC Raiders and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members get Screamer and Family Man, while ARC Raiders is free for all Xbox members during the four-day event.
Xbox has announced the lineup for its next Free Play Days event, running from Thursday, October 8 through Sunday, October 11, 2026, according to news.xbox.com. The promotion includes a mix of full free access, member-only titles, and timed trials, alongside discounts on several of the featured games.
ARC Raiders is free for all Xbox members to try during the four-day window. Screamer and Family Man are available through Free Play Days for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members.
In addition, High On Life 2, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Little Nightmares III and Rogue Waters are offered as timed trials for all Xbox players.
Discounts during the event
Several of the titles also carry price cuts. ARC Raiders' base game, Deluxe Edition and Deluxe Edition upgrade are 50% off from October 8 through October 15. Screamer's Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition are 60% off, Family Man is 85% off, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is 30% off during the event.
ARC Raiders is marking its one-year anniversary with Frozen Trail, described as its biggest update since launch.
Quick answers
When does the Xbox Free Play Days event run?
The event runs from Thursday, October 8 through Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Which games are free for all Xbox members?
ARC Raiders is free for all Xbox members to try from October 8 to October 11. High On Life 2, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Little Nightmares III and Rogue Waters are available as timed trials for all Xbox players.
What discounts are included in the event?
ARC Raiders' base game, Deluxe Edition and Deluxe Edition upgrade are 50% off from October 8 through October 15. Screamer's Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions are 60% off, Family Man is 85% off, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is 30% off during the event.