Once again, Xbox provides another exhilarating gaming experience during their recent Free Play Days campaign (April 9-12, 2026). It offers players the chance to enjoy free play in different games, providing them with the opportunity to try out new games without having to spend any money.
This week’s list features a combination of survival games, action-packed games, racing games, and simulation games. Whatever your taste may be in terms of storylines or gameplay, this list has everything you can ask for.
The best part of this event is that some games can be accessed by Xbox Game Pass subscribers, while other games are entirely free for every Xbox user. Moreover, one game is free to own permanently.
| Game Title | Access Type | Availability | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subnautica | Game Pass Required | April 9–12 | Open-world underwater survival, base building, exploration |
| One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 | Free for All | April 9–12 | Anime action, hack-and-slash gameplay, story missions |
| Project Motor Racing | Free for All | April 9–12 | Realistic racing, improved physics, career mode |
| Graveyard Keeper | Free to Keep | April 9–13 | Simulation, resource management, dark humor gameplay |
The best game on Game Pass is Subnautica. It is set on a distant planet where players are stranded after their spaceship crashes into the ocean. In addition to survival features such as gathering materials and building underwater habitats, the game offers a deep immersion into an underwater world full of secrets.
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 will appeal to all anime enthusiasts who have been eagerly waiting for this game to be released. They will get to experience the world of One Piece with thrilling fights and engaging combat scenes.
Project Motor Racing is a must-have game for all car racers out there. The recent improvements in the game have made it a lot more interactive and realistic in terms of its driving mechanics and career modes.
One of the most exciting features is Graveyard Keeper. It is completely free to retain forever when downloaded during the promotion period. It is a unique game in which the player acts as a gravekeeper who runs his cemetery business.
Players can gain access to these games by heading to the Xbox Store, logging in, and downloading them from the Free Play Days tab. Those who have Game Pass will have more options available to them.
The event “Free Play Days” taking place in April 2026 is going to be a fantastic blend of different genres and gameplay. Whether you enjoy surviving in the depths of the sea or prefer anime fighting and racing games, you will have many games to choose from for free.
