Xbox users can trial seven games for free from Oct 8-11, GameGPU reported

Microsoft launched a new free play days promotion running from October 8 to October 11, offering Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One subscribers limited-time access to seven selected titles, GameGPU reported.

Xbox Subscribers Get Discounts on Screamer and Family Man

Xbox subscribers holding Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, or Essential tiers can purchase the arcade combat racing game Screamer at a 60 percent discount for $23.99. The dark, story-driven role-playing game Family Man is available at an 85 percent discount for $2.99, according to GameGPU.

ARC Raiders Full Access on Xbox Accounts

Embark Studios’ online action game ARC Raiders is available entirely free to all Xbox account users without requiring a paid subscription, timed alongside the newly updated Frozen Trail content. The base version and deluxe edition of ARC Raiders are discounted by 50 percent starting at $19.99 through October 15.

Timed Trials and Discounts Available for Four More Titles

Platform users can also access timed trials for four additional titles during the promotion. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is available with the latest 2.0 update at a 30 percent discount for $41.99, while the horror title Little Nightmares III is discounted by 50 percent to $19.99.

The trial lineup features a two-hour demo for the comic shooter High On Life 2, currently discounted by 20 percent at $31.99. Tactical pirate roguelike Rogue Waters is available at a 75 percent discount for $7.49, bringing procedurally generated turn-based naval combat, ship boarding mechanics, six distinct crew classes, and kraken-summoning abilities.

Save Data Retention During Promotional Store Purchases

Players can download promotional games directly from the Microsoft Store or by opening the subscription section inside the free play days tab on their consoles. Purchasing the full version of any discounted game preserves all accumulated gameplay progress, earned achievements, and Gamerscore points.