Xbox’s Ubisoft Free Play Days promotion ran from October 1 through October 4, 2026, and has now ended. During the event, all Xbox members could try five Ubisoft games without Game Pass; a separate Xbox Wire roundup lists games scheduled for October 5–9, with dates subject to change.
Which Ubisoft games were free to try?
Xbox Wire said Far Cry 6, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Skull and Bones, and The Crew Motorfest were free for all Xbox members to try from Thursday, October 1, through Sunday, October 4, 2026. The promotion is over.
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Xbox said Game Pass membership was not required. While the offer was active, console players could find the games in the Xbox Store under Subscriptions and the Free Play Days collection. Xbox also offered installation through each game’s Xbox.com detail page. See Xbox Wire’s October 1 Free Play Days announcement for the event details.
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| Game | What it offers | Price shown in Xbox Wire’s October 1 post |
|---|---|---|
| Far Cry 6 | Open-world action | $8.99 |
| Assassin’s Creed Odyssey | Historical role-playing | $11.99 |
| Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora | Science-fiction exploration | $16.49 |
| Skull and Bones | Pirate naval play | No purchase price shown in the post excerpt |
| The Crew Motorfest | Car-culture driving | $47.99 |
These are prices displayed in that October 1 post, not guaranteed current prices. Xbox cautioned that discounts, percentages, and availability could vary by title and region. Players could buy eligible games or editions at limited-time discounts and keep Gamerscore and achievements earned during the event.
#1 Best Overall
- Includes both Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag and Assassin’s Creed Rogue, plus all single-player DLC.
- Become the most feared pirate in the Caribbean in Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag. Take part in an award-winning naval experience and explore a massive open world.
- Become the ultimate assassin hunter in Assassin’s Creed Rogue, and play as a Templar for the first time in franchise history.
- Additional bonus content: Black Beard: The Lost Journal (pp. 1– 55) and Assassin’s Creed: Awakening Volumes 1 & 2.
- Experience enhanced features like handheld mode, HD Rumble, a touch screen interface, and motion control aiming.
What new Xbox games were listed for October 5–9?
Xbox Wire Editor Mike Nelson’s October 2 roundup covers games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass. The post says release dates may change. It includes the following notable entries; platforms, descriptions, prices, and status can differ by title, so consult the complete Xbox Wire October 5–9 roundup for each game’s listing.
| Date listed | Games |
|---|---|
| October 6 | Gears of War: E-Day (listed as “Pre-Order”); KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I～III]; STAR WARS: Galactic Racer |
| October 7 | Hidden Dogs; Titanic Escape Simulator; Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire |
| October 8 | Echo Weaver; Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival; Neon Abyss 2; Deck of Haunts; Forever Ago; Gear.Club Unlimited 3; myPOPGOES; Thunder Hoop Collection; Silver Pines; Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts; Cozy Meowmory; and other titles in the roundup |
| October 9 | Additional titles appear in the roundup; check its full listing for names, platform labels, and status |
The roundup labels Gears of War: E-Day as “Pre-Order” and points to a linked game page for its date, so that label should not be read as independent confirmation of a completed release. The weekly list is broader than a short headline summary: use Xbox’s post for the full slate and the availability and status shown for each game.
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Best Value
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Rank #2
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