This weekend, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can take advantage of Free Play Days, featuring several games from October 15 to October 18. The lineup includes Crusader Kings III, Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop, Soccer Story, and Ravenswatch.

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Additionally, NBA 2K27 Standard Edition will be available starting October 16 at 12 PM PDT until October 18.

A special three-hour timed trial for The Alters will also be available from October 15 to October 18, accessible to all players without a Game Pass membership.

To begin playing, users can find and install the games through the individual game pages on Xbox.com, which will redirect them to the Microsoft Store. They must be signed in to their accounts to install games with their Game Pass membership. For console downloads, players should access the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and navigate to the Free Play Days collection for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

Purchasing games during this event will allow players to keep their Gamerscore and achievements. Limited time discounts will apply, but specifics may vary by title and region.

Games featured in Free Play Days include:

- **NBA 2K27:** Create your MyPLAYER, build a legacy in MyCAREER, and compete with NBA and WNBA stars. Players can also enjoy a digital edition purchase promotion with a gift card and virtual currency bonus.

- **Crusader Kings III:** Immerse yourself in a grand strategy game where players can manage their noble house through love, conflict, and family legacy in a medieval setting.

- **Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop:** Experience driving officially licensed buses, exploring two open-world cities, and managing a bus company either solo or with friends in online co-op.

- **Soccer Story:** Step into a world where Soccer Inc. has shut down all local competitions, and embark on a journey as a chosen one with a magical soccer ball, now available at a significant discount.

- **Ravenswatch:** In this roguelike action game, players face off against nightmares, craft builds, and have the option for solo or co-op play. It celebrates its second anniversary with new content and discounts.

- **The Alters:** In this narrative-driven survival game, players create alternate versions of themselves to navigate challenges on a hostile planet, exploring themes of choice and consequence.

Don't miss these opportunities during Free Play Days as Xbox continues to roll out engaging gaming experiences. Stay updated through Xbox Wire for future announcements.