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Free Play Days – NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, The Alters, Bus Simulator 21, Soccer Story and Ravenswatch

Xbox provided free access to six titles from October 15 to October 18, 2026. Game Pass members could play NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, Bus Simulator 21, Soccer Story, and Ravenswatch. All Xbox players, including those without a subscription, were granted a timed trial for the sci-fi adventure The Alters. This promotion allowed users to test a variety of genres, from sports simulations to strategy and sci-fi, before the access window closed on Sunday.

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  • ✓ The Free Play Days event ran from October 15 through October 18.
  • ✓ Game Pass members had access to NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, Bus Simulator 21, Soccer Story, and Ravenswatch.
  • ✓ All Xbox players could access a timed trial for The Alters regardless of Game Pass status.
  • ✓ The promotion included a total of six games.
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Xbox launched a Free Play Days event featuring six specific titles available until October 18.

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  1. Xbox Free Play Days Offered Six Games Through October 18

    Xbox provided free access to six titles from October 15 to October 18, 2026. Game Pass members could play NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, Bus Simulator 21, Soccer Story, and Ravenswatch. All Xbox players, including those without a subscription, were granted a timed trial for the sci-fi adventure The Alters. This promotion allowed users to test a variety of genres, from sports simulations to strategy and sci-fi, before the access window closed on Sunday.

    Why it matters

    Free Play Days is a recurring Xbox promotion that allows users to trial full games for a limited time. These events often distinguish between titles available to all users and those reserved for Game Pass subscribers. This specific window focused on a mix of established franchises and new releases.

    What is confirmed

    • The Free Play Days event ran from October 15 through October 18.
    • Game Pass members had access to NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, Bus Simulator 21, Soccer Story, and Ravenswatch.
    • All Xbox players could access a timed trial for The Alters regardless of Game Pass status.
    • The promotion included a total of six games.

    What to watch next

    • Announcement of the next Free Play Days schedule
    • Updates on the permanent availability of The Alters on Xbox
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. gamerant.com — Xbox Officially Makes 6 Games 100% Free Through October 18, Includes 2K Game
    2. gamingpromax.com — Xbox Free Play Days: 6 Games Free Through October 18
    3. XBOX Wire — Free Play Days – NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, The Alters, Bus Simulator 21, Soccer Story and Ravenswatch
    4. Pure Xbox — Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 15-18)
    5. T3 — All Xbox Series X/S owners get a free 86-rated sci-fi adventure for a limited time, you don't even need Game Pass
    6. ScreenRant — Xbox Officially Makes 5 Games Completely Free Until October 18
    7. Neowin — Xbox Free Play Days unlocks NBA 2K27 and five more games this weekend
    8. news.xbox.com — Free Play Days – NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, The Alters ...
    9. mastersingaming.com — Free Play Days – NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, The Alters ...
    10. www.cbssports.com — DraftKings releases 2026 NBA promo: Get 3 free months of NBA League Pass + $200 in bonus bets
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