{"id":347810,"date":"2025-06-19T09:13:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T16:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/?p=347810"},"modified":"2025-06-19T09:16:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T16:16:37","slug":"xbox-free-play-days-lineup-play-dead-by-daylight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-free-play-days-lineup-play-dead-by-daylight\/","title":{"rendered":"Exciting Xbox Free Play Days 4 Game Lineup: Play Dead by Daylight, Headbangers: Rhythm Royale, Trailmakers, and Synduality Echo of Ada Free This Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\n

Xbox is turning up the excitement for gamers this weekend with its latest Xbox Free Play Days event, offering Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, and Core members the chance to dive into four diverse and highly acclaimed titles\u2014Dead by Daylight<\/em><\/a>, Headbangers: Rhythm Royale<\/em><\/a>, Trailmakers<\/em><\/a>, and Synduality Echo of Ada<\/em><\/a>\u2014from Thursday, June 19th through Sunday, June 22nd. Whether you\u2019re a fan of horror, rhythm-based chaos, creative engineering, or futuristic mech battles, this lineup delivers something for every type of player.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Access Free Play Days<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Getting started is straightforward for Xbox Game Pass members. Simply visit the individual game detail pages on Xbox.com and sign in to your Microsoft account to install the games. Alternatively, on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S console, navigate to the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and scroll down to the Free Play Days collection. From there, you can download any of the featured titles and start playing immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n

This Weekend\u2019s Xbox Free Play Days Lineup<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Game Title<\/th>\nGenre<\/th>\nKey Features & Updates<\/th>\nDiscounted Price*<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Dead by Daylight<\/a><\/td>\nSurvival Horror<\/td>\nFive Nights at Freddy\u2019s Chapter, new killer \u201cThe Animatronic\u201d<\/td>\nUp to 60% off base, 50% off DLCs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Headbangers: Rhythm Royale<\/a><\/td>\nRhythm Battle Royale<\/td>\n30-player musical mayhem, pigeon customization<\/td>\n$3.99 (was $19.99)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trailmakers<\/a><\/td>\nSandbox\/Vehicle Builder<\/td>\nNew PvP update, deathmatch mode, custom combat machines<\/td>\n$14.99 (was $29.99)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Synduality Echo of Ada<\/a><\/td>\nSci-fi Action Shooter<\/td>\nMech battles, Season 2: Punishing Lands, up to 25% off<\/td>\n$29.99 (was $39.99)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

*Discounts and availability may vary by region and title.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dead by Daylight: Horror Meets Iconic Crossover<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Exciting<\/p>\n

Step into the fog with Dead by Daylight<\/em><\/a>, the renowned multiplayer survival horror game. This weekend, players can experience the chilling new \u201cFive Nights at Freddy\u2019s\u201d Chapter, introducing \u201cThe Animatronic\u201d as a new killer. The game is optimized for Xbox Series X|S and supports Smart Delivery. For those who want to keep the terror going, the base game is up to 60% off and select DLCs are half price until June 28th.<\/span><\/p>\n

Headbangers: Rhythm Royale \u2013 Musical Mayhem for All Ages<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Exciting<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for something more lighthearted, Headbangers: Rhythm Royale<\/em><\/a> brings a quirky twist to the battle royale genre. Compete as one of 30 pigeons in a series of rhythm-based mini-games, customize your bird with hundreds of items, and aim to become the ultimate Master Headbanger. The game is optimized for the latest Xbox consoles and supports Xbox Play Anywhere, making it easy to pick up and play wherever you are.<\/span><\/p>\n

Trailmakers: Creativity Unleashed in PvP Combat<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Exciting<\/p>\n

Trailmakers<\/em><\/a> invites players to build, customize, and battle with their own vehicles in a dynamic sandbox environment. The latest update introduces a new deathmatch mode and powerful new weapons, promising the biggest leap forward for competitive play in the game\u2019s history. Whether you\u2019re a creative builder or a fierce competitor, this update is designed to test your engineering skills under fire1<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Synduality Echo of Ada: Mech Battles in a Post-Apocalyptic World<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Exciting<\/p>\n

For fans of sci-fi action, Synduality Echo of Ada<\/em><\/a> offers a gripping experience. Pilot your own mech, team up with an AI partner, and fight for survival against deadly creatures and rival players. Season 2: Punishing Lands is live, bringing new areas, weapons, and rewards. The game is available at up to 25% off during Free Play Days, making this the perfect time to jump in.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep the Fun Going<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you find a new favorite during Free Play Days, you can purchase the full game and any available editions at a discounted rate, retaining all your progress, Gamerscore, and achievements earned during the event. Discounts and title availability may vary by region, so be sure to check the Microsoft Store for the latest offers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Miss Out<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This Free Play Days event is a prime opportunity for Xbox Game Pass members to try out some of the platform\u2019s most exciting and varied games at no additional cost. Be sure to take advantage of these limited-time offers before they\u2019re gone, and stay tuned to msftnewsnow.com<\/a> for future Free Play Days announcements and the latest Xbox gaming news.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Xbox is turning up the excitement for gamers this weekend with its latest Xbox Free Play Days event, offering Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, and Core members the chance to dive into four diverse and highly acclaimed titles\u2014Dead by Daylight, Headbangers: Rhythm Royale, Trailmakers, and Synduality Echo of Ada\u2014from Thursday, June 19th through Sunday, June … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":208461344,"featured_media":347842,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[24,2487],"tags":[1427,81,778,100,1216,667,726,1353,2012,1222],"class_list":["post-347810","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-xbox-and-gaming","tag-dlc","tag-gaming","tag-microsoft","tag-microsoft-store","tag-xbox","tag-xbox-game-pass","tag-xbox-game-pass-ultimate","tag-xbox-one","tag-xbox-series-x","tag-xbox-series-xs"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/FreePlayDays_06-19-2025_1920x1080_4shot-1-db9f3124c9d4c2c1d02c-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pfgCZY-1stQ","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":353208,"url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-free-play-days-july-24-27-2025-try-for-honor\/","url_meta":{"origin":347810,"position":0},"title":"Xbox Free Play Days (July 24-27, 2025): Try For Honor, Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream, and More for Free","author":"Dave W. Shanahan","date":"July 25, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"The gaming weekend is here, and Xbox isn\u2019t holding back! From Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27, 2025, Xbox is hosting another exciting Free Play Days event. This stacked weekend features blockbuster titles and indie favorites that cover action, strategy, adventure, and teamwork\u2014accessible to millions of players, whether you\u2019re\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "News"","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Xbox Free Play Days (July 24-27, 2025): Try For Honor, Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream, and More for Free","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FreePlayDays_07-24-2025_1920x1080_5shot-1-9548e39056f427df7152-768x432-1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FreePlayDays_07-24-2025_1920x1080_5shot-1-9548e39056f427df7152-768x432-1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FreePlayDays_07-24-2025_1920x1080_5shot-1-9548e39056f427df7152-768x432-1.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FreePlayDays_07-24-2025_1920x1080_5shot-1-9548e39056f427df7152-768x432-1.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":22999,"url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-game-pass-call-of-duty-black-ops-6-starcraft\/","url_meta":{"origin":347810,"position":1},"title":"Xbox Game Pass explodes: Exciting Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on day one, plus StarCraft games in latest offering","author":"Dave W. Shanahan","date":"October 15, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Xbox Game Pass adds Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on day one, plus StarCraft games. Explore new titles, cloud gaming expansion, and exclusive perks in this major update.","rel":"","context":"In "News"","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Xbox Game Pass explodes: Exciting Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on day one, plus StarCraft games in latest offering","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/XBOX_GamePass_Announcement_16x9_10.15.2024-2c35f34afb6deafd1445-1536x864-1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/XBOX_GamePass_Announcement_16x9_10.15.2024-2c35f34afb6deafd1445-1536x864-1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/XBOX_GamePass_Announcement_16x9_10.15.2024-2c35f34afb6deafd1445-1536x864-1.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/XBOX_GamePass_Announcement_16x9_10.15.2024-2c35f34afb6deafd1445-1536x864-1.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":22329,"url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/505-games-takeover-for-xbox-free-play-days-10-game\/","url_meta":{"origin":347810,"position":2},"title":"505 Games Takeover for Xbox Free Play Days offers a diverse lineup of 10 games","author":"Dave W. Shanahan","date":"September 19, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Xbox enthusiasts are in for a treat as the latest Xbox Free Play Days event kicks off, featuring an exciting lineup of 10 games courtesy of 505 Games. This special takeover promises a weekend filled with diverse gaming experiences, ranging from action-packed adventures to strategic simulations.","rel":"","context":"In "Xbox and Gaming"","block_context":{"text":"Xbox and Gaming","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-and-gaming\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"505 Games Takeover for Xbox Free Play Days offers a diverse lineup of 10 games","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/FreePlayDays_09-19-2024_1920x1080_10shot-35e30188db9d524f7ad0.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/FreePlayDays_09-19-2024_1920x1080_10shot-35e30188db9d524f7ad0.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/FreePlayDays_09-19-2024_1920x1080_10shot-35e30188db9d524f7ad0.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/FreePlayDays_09-19-2024_1920x1080_10shot-35e30188db9d524f7ad0.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":12514,"url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/thrilling-xbox-insider-program-update\/","url_meta":{"origin":347810,"position":3},"title":"Thrilling Xbox Insider Program update’s latest enhancements, Game Pass’ late February 2024 lineup, plus Grounded on Nintendo Switch","author":"Dave W. Shanahan","date":"February 21, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"The latest Xbox news brings a series of exciting updates and announcements for Xbox users.","rel":"","context":"In "News"","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Xbox Insider Program","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/insiderscity.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/insiderscity.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/insiderscity.webp?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/insiderscity.webp?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":20838,"url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/pre-order-these-3-xbox-series-xs-console-options\/","url_meta":{"origin":347810,"position":4},"title":"Pre-order three new Xbox Series X|S console options available starting August 21, AKA get them today before they’re gone!","author":"Dave W. Shanahan","date":"August 21, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Discover the latest Xbox Series X|S console options, now available for pre-order. Learn about the new features, pricing, and release dates.","rel":"","context":"In "News"","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Pre-order three new Xbox Series X|S console options available starting August 21, AKA get them today before they're gone!","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Console-Options-e6e9d5a4fd2587d778f1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Console-Options-e6e9d5a4fd2587d778f1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Console-Options-e6e9d5a4fd2587d778f1.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Console-Options-e6e9d5a4fd2587d778f1.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":18705,"url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-live-outage-game-pass-lineup-wave-1-msft-fsim\/","url_meta":{"origin":347810,"position":5},"title":"Latest Xbox Live outage disrupts services globally, Microsoft unveils July 2024 Game Pass Lineup Wave 1 and Flight Simulator City IX Update arrives","author":"Dave W. Shanahan","date":"July 2, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"In a day of mixed news for Xbox users, a widespread Xbox Live outage has affected gamers worldwide, while Microsoft simultaneously announced its exciting Game Pass lineup for July 2024 and released a new update for Microsoft Flight Simulator.","rel":"","context":"In "News"","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"New Xbox Game Pass and Game Releases for April 28th\u2013May 2nd, Digital Foundry Review Highlights, and College Football 26 & Madden NFL 26","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/xbox-live-down.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/xbox-live-down.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/xbox-live-down.webp?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/xbox-live-down.webp?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/347810","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/208461344"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=347810"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/347810\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/347842"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=347810"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=347810"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=347810"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}