Microsoft has announced a Ubisoft takeover for Xbox Free Play Days, giving all Xbox members access to five titles from Thursday, October 1 until Sunday, October 4. According to Xbox Wire, Far Cry 6, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Skull and Bones, and The Crew Motorfest are free to try during the event, and an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, or Essential membership is not required.
Featured games and discounts
Far Cry 6 places players in the island nation of Yara as they work to take down Castillo’s regime in a first-person open world guerrilla shooter. The game can be played alone or with a friend, with improvised weapons, flexible travel, and a rebel network. Xbox Wire lists it at up to 85 percent off, reduced from $59.99 to $8.99.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey sends players to Ancient Greece to forge a destiny as a Spartan warrior in an epic action-adventure game. It includes clashes between Sparta and Athens with battles pitting 150v150 soldiers against each other, as well as mythical creatures. The title is reduced from $59.99 to $11.99 and is Xbox One X Enhanced.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora explores the Western Frontier, a never-before-seen continent of Pandora, with unpredictable open world regions. Players reconnect with their lost heritage, discover what it means to be Na’vi, and join clans to protect Pandora. The game is priced at $16.49 during the event, down from $29.99.
Skull and Bones is free to play during Xbox Free Play Days, and Xbox Wire highlights Year 3 Season 2: Crimson Waters. Players can take command of the new large ship called the Junk, built for relentless fire damage, face the Abyssal Fleet and Abyssal Envoy, and use new progression features such as Modification Transfer and Mastery Loadouts.
The Crew Motorfest is described as an action-driving celebration of car culture set in the Hawaiian archipelago. It lets players race, explore, and cruise through Hawaii with more than 800 dream vehicles. Xbox Wire says it is available at its best price yet, reduced from $59.99 to $47.99.
How to start playing and keep progress
Players can find and install the games on each individual game details page on Xbox.com. Clicking through sends users to the Microsoft Store, where they must be signed in to see the install option. On console, the Free Play Days collection is available under the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
After the event, players can purchase the games and other editions at the limited-time discounts and keep their Gamerscore and achievements earned during Free Play Days. Xbox Wire notes that discounts, percentages, and title availability may vary by title and region.
