This weekend is all about gaming, and Xbox has some treats in store for you with Free Play Days! If you’re an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, or Core member, get ready to dive into Session Skate Sim. This skateboarding sim is yours to explore from Thursday, March 13 at 12:01 am PT until Sunday, March 16 at 11:59 pm PT.
Calling all adventurers! The Elder Scrolls Online is opening its doors wide to all Xbox users from March 11 at 10 am ET and will remain free to explore until March 20 at 10 am ET. And here’s great news—you don’t even need an Xbox Game Pass membership to join in!
For those with a taste for the mysterious, Unknown 9: Awakening is available for a free 2-hour trial from March 13 to March 16. Again, this one’s open to all Xbox members without the need for a Game Pass subscription.
## Ready to Play?
Getting started is a breeze! Just head to each game’s detail page on Xbox.com. Once you’re there, click through to the Microsoft Store. Make sure you’re signed in to see the install option if you’re an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, or Core member. If you’re using a console, navigate to the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and browse down to the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.
## Keep the Good Times Rolling
If you find a game you can’t bear to part with, you’re in luck. You can purchase the game and any other editions at a discounted price during the event. Plus, you get to keep all your Gamerscore and achievements! Keep in mind that discounts and availability might differ depending on your region.
## Free Play Days (Xbox Game Pass Membership Required)
### Session: Skate Sim
Dive into an authentic skating experience with Session: Skate Sim. With a control system that mirrors every nuance of real-life skateboarding, this sim is pulling no punches. Get ready to tackle legendary street spots with no assists or gimmicks. And since sharing is caring, the in-game video capture lets you showcase every trick you’ve pulled. After all, if it’s not on camera, did it ever really happen?
## Free Play Days for Everyone
### Unknown 9: Awakening
Jump into an extraordinary adventure with Unknown 9: Awakening where you follow Haroona, an intrepid young hero with the unique ability to step into the Fold, a mysterious dimension overlapping our reality. Master this new skill, but stay vigilant—such abilities catch attention. Plus, for this weekend only, Unknown 9 is up to 50% off worldwide on Xbox. Act fast!
### The Elder Scrolls® Online
Join the ranks of over a million players in this critically acclaimed RPG. With its consistently growing story, The Elder Scrolls Online offers a rich, fantasy escapade. Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, the games provide enhanced console performance, accessible for free to all ESO players.
Xbox has packed this weekend with adventures, mystery, and non-stop action, so it’s time to jump in and experience the excitement!