Microsoft Xbox makes 5 open-world games free-to-play but there’s a catch

Microsoft has opened up free access to five expansive open-world titles on Xbox consoles, allowing players to jump into massive virtual maps without spending a dime. This is a part of the platform’s ongoing Free Play Days promotion wherein it drops the typical subscription requirement entirely. Every Xbox user can download and experience the full titles, even without an active Xbox Game Pass membership. However, there is a catch: the games are available only through October 4. As every title in the roster is a sprawling, multi-hour campaign, players have only a brief weekend window to play before free access expires.

5 free-to-play games available this weekend

Running from October 1 through October 4, this iteration of Free Play Days partners with publisher Ubisoft to bring five high-profile adventures to Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S: