Xbox drops 6 free games you can download and play this weekend

The latest edition of Free Play Days has arrived.

I have to say, I’ve always found the title ‘Free Play Days’ to be a weird one because there is the caveat that you need a valid Xbox Game Pass subscription which, quite clearly, isn’t free.

Occasionally, this event does include titles available to all but that’s not the case this time around.

This weekend, those with a valid Core, Standard, or Ultimate Game Pass subscription can access six games for a limited time.

That time being from now until Sunday 24 November at 11.59pm PT.

The first game up for grabs is EA’s F1 24. Clearly, this is one for Formula 1 and racing fans.

“There has never been a better time to Be One of the 20. Unleash Your Champion in pursuit of a legacy-defining F1 Career, the mode’s first major update since 2016.”

And the sports theme continues with EA’s NHL 25.

“Are you ready to lace up those skates and hit the ice?” the synopsis asks.

“Try out the newly added Arcade Event, a limited-time World of Chel event that calls back to the golden age of no-holds-barred gameplay and endless excitement of classic arcade sports games.”

I won’t try to sell this one to you beyond that. You’ll either like ice hockey or not, it’s that simple.

Moving on from sports, action RPG fans can check out Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2.

In this title, you’ll “immerse yourself in the largest and most detailed Dragon Ball world ever developed: train with all iconic characters such as Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, Gohan, Trunks, Cell, Frieza and more to create your perfect fighter and protect the history of the Dragon Ball universe.”

Have you dived into Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero yet? It’s well worth it.

Yearning for some hack n’ slash warfare? Then Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate has you covered.

This release sees Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors characters team up with gods of ancient history to fight swarms of enemies in enormous 1 v. 1,000 battles.

There are 177 playable characters and tons of maps and storylines, providing for endless hours of fun.

Next up, we have a modern classic: Dead by Daylight.

It’s the horror we all know and love which has now introduced a new 2v8 Game Mode, plus there are new playable killers, and updated classes to experiment with.

Finally, Hell Let Loose rounds us out.

“Join the chaos of war and be a part of the most iconic battles of the Eastern and Western Fronts in this squad-based 50v50 multiplayer game,” reads the description.

“Experience every aspect of World War II with 14 different roles to choose from, including Officer, Tank, Medic and more.”

If you do enjoy what you sample of any of the above titles, hefty discounts are also running throughout the event so you can pick up the game to continue the fun long after the free access period comes to a close.