{"id":239617,"date":"2025-12-18T17:58:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/239617\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T17:58:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:58:15","slug":"free-play-days-call-of-duty-black-ops-7-nba-2k26-fallout-76-ark-survival-ascended-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/239617\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Play Days \u2013 Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, NBA 2K26, Fallout 76, Ark: Survival Ascended and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before the end of the year, you\u2019ve got some gaming to do with Free Play Days! NBA 2K26<\/strong>, WWE 2K25<\/strong>, PGA Tour 2K25<\/strong>, Ark: Survival Ascended<\/strong> and The Forgotten City<\/strong> (Console and PC) are available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday December 18 <\/strong>until Sunday, December 21.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy even more time with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 <\/strong>(Zombies and MP Only), unlocked until December 22<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Fallout 76<\/strong>\u00a0is free for all Xbox members to try from December 16 until December 23<\/strong> (Xbox Game Pass Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership not required).<\/p>\n

How To Start Playing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scroll down and find and install the games on each of the individual game details pages on\u00a0Xbox.com<\/a>. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and navigate down to the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.<\/p>\n

Keep The Fun Going<\/strong><\/p>\n

Purchase the game and other editions at a limited time discount and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and achievements earned during the event! Please note that discounts, percentages, and title availability may vary by title and region.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free Play Days (Game Pass Membership Required)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"NBA
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\tNBA 2K26 Standard Edition<\/p>\n

2K<\/p>\n


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\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t$69.99
\n\t\t
\n\t\t$27.99 \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

NBA 2K26<\/a><\/strong>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S<\/strong>
Pick up and play NBA 2K26 during the Xbox Free Play Days to hit the court with your favorite NBA teams and compete against friends in Play Now. Experience an all-new immersive MyCareer storyline on New Gen consoles, manage a star-studded lineup in MyTeam, and climb the ranks in The City.<\/p>\n

\t\t
\n\t\t\t\"WWE
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\tWWE 2K25 Standard Edition<\/p>\n

2K<\/p>\n


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\n\t\t\t$69.99
\n\t\t
\n\t\t$23.09 \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

WWE 2K25<\/a><\/strong>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S<\/strong>
Rule beyond the ring this weekend as WWE 2K25 joins Xbox Free Play Days! Xbox players (US and Canada only) who purchase WWE 2K25 between now and January 7 will receive a 15,000 VC Pack to use in-game and a $5 Xbox Gift Card.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"PGA
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\tPGA TOUR 2K25<\/p>\n

2K<\/p>\n


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\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t$69.99
\n\t\t
\n\t\t$27.99 \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

PGA Tour 2K25<\/a><\/strong>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S<\/strong>
Step onto the course in PGA Tour 2K25, where precision, power, and authenticity define every swing. Take on iconic Majors in MyCareer, customize your MyPlayer, and battle friends across multiplayer modes. While you play, don\u2019t miss our Swing into Holiday event, 12 days of daily free rewards for you to redeem to keep your season rolling!<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"ARK:
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Xbox<\/p>\n

\tARK: Survival Ascended<\/p>\n

Studio Wildcard<\/p>\n


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\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t$44.99
\n\t\t
\n\t\t$22.49 \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n


\n\t\t\tPC Game Pass\t\t<\/p>\n


\n\t\t\tXbox Game Pass\t\t<\/p>\n

Ark: Survival Ascended<\/a><\/strong>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere<\/strong>
Respawn into a new dinosaur survival experience beyond your wildest dreams\u2026 as Ark is reimagined from the ground-up into the next-generation of videogame technology with Unreal Engine 5! You awake on a mysterious island, your senses overwhelmed by the blinding sunlight and brilliant colors bouncing off every surface around you, the azure waters of a verdant Island lapping at your bare feet. A deep roar echoes from the misty jungle, jolting you into action, and you stand up \u2013 not afraid, but intrigued. Your new world awaits\u2026 step through the looking-glass and join it!<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"The
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Xbox<\/p>\n

\tThe Forgotten City<\/p>\n

Dear Villagers<\/p>\n


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\n\t\t\t$29.99
\n\t\t
\n\t\t$5.99 \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

The Forgotten City<\/a><\/strong>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S<\/strong>, Xbox Play Anywhere<\/strong>
Try The Forgotten City for free for a limited time on Xbox Series X|S! Discover the ruins of a mysterious underground city, travel 2,000 years into the past, and unravel the secrets of its downfall by cleverly exploiting the power to wind back time. Explore a world filled with moral choices and intricate mysteries, accompanied by a cast of characters as intriguing as they are unforgettable. The fate of the city is in your hands. Plus, enjoy an 80% discount on the game for the occasion!<\/p>\n

Free Play Days For All<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"Call
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\tCall of Duty\u00ae: Black Ops 7 \u2013 Cross-Gen Bundle<\/p>\n

Activision Publishing Inc.<\/p>\n


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\n\t\t
\n\t\t$48.99 \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n


\n\t\t\tPC Game Pass\t\t<\/p>\n


\n\t\t\tXbox Game Pass\t\t<\/p>\n

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7<\/a><\/strong>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S<\/strong>, Smart Delivery
<\/strong>For a limited time from December 16 through December 22, play a\u00a0selection\u00a0of Multiplayer and Zombies content in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 for FREE. During the Free Trial period,\u00a0play\u00a0select\u00a0BO7 Multiplayer modes and maps including the fan-favorite \u201cNuketown 2025\u201d remastered with stunning visuals and refined combat flow. Plus, enjoy the Zombies experience and try your hand in the thriller \u201cAshes of the Damned\u201d.\u00a0Last but not least, in celebration with CODMAS, take delight in the \u201cSleighjacked\u201d MP Map, decorated for the gift-giving season, or drop into Holiday Havoc, a festive\u00a0moshpit\u00a0combining your favorite modes with holiday cheer.\u00a0Don\u2019t\u00a0miss all of this and more!<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"Fallout
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\tFallout 76<\/p>\n

Bethesda Softworks<\/p>\n


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\n\t\t\t$39.99
\n\t\t
\n\t\t$31.99 \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n


\n\t\t\tXbox One X Enhanced\t\t<\/p>\n


\n\t\t\tXbox Game Pass\t\t<\/p>\n

Fallout 76<\/a><\/strong>
Discover a new desert biome called Burning Springs, located in post-nuclear Ohio, where an intelligent Super Mutant called The Rust King rules over Deathclaws and raiders. Play solo or join together as you explore, quest & face off against the Wasteland. Try Fallout 76 for free, now through December 23.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss out on these exciting Free Play Days for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members!\u00a0Learn more about Free Play Days here<\/a>\u00a0and stay tuned to Xbox Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest Xbox gaming news.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Before the end of the year, you\u2019ve got some gaming to do with Free Play Days! NBA 2K26,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":239618,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[74],"tags":[126447,9717,18,126448,126449,12459,19,17,126450,126451,82,126452,42204],"class_list":{"0":"post-239617","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-technology","8":"tag-ark-survival-ascended","9":"tag-call-of-duty-black-ops-7","10":"tag-eire","11":"tag-fallout-76","12":"tag-free-play-days","13":"tag-game-pass","14":"tag-ie","15":"tag-ireland","16":"tag-nba-2k26","17":"tag-pga-tour-2k25","18":"tag-technology","19":"tag-the-forgotten-city","20":"tag-wwe-2k25"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/115741873349214584","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/239617","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=239617"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/239617\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/239618"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=239617"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=239617"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=239617"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}