{"id":348828,"date":"2025-06-26T09:34:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T16:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/?p=348828"},"modified":"2025-06-27T17:42:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T00:42:01","slug":"ea-sports-ufc-5-free-play-days-xbox-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/ea-sports-ufc-5-free-play-days-xbox-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"EA Sports UFC 5 Free Play Days Arrive: Experience the Ultimate Knockout Weekend on Xbox"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative\">\n<div class=\"prose text-pretty dark:prose-invert inline leading-normal break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word]\">\n<p class=\"my-0\">Fight week is officially here, and Xbox gamers have a knockout opportunity: EA Sports UFC 5 is free to play for all Xbox members from Thursday, June 26th through Sunday, June 29th, 2025. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned Octagon veteran or a newcomer eager to test your fighting skills, this <a href=\"https:\/\/support.xbox.com\/en-US\/help\/subscriptions-billing\/buy-games-apps\/free-play-days-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Play Days<\/a> event lets you experience the latest in MMA gaming without spending a dime\u2014plus, you\u2019ll have a chance to keep your progress and grab exclusive discounts if you decide to <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/06\/26\/free-play-days-spotlight-ufc-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make the game a permanent part of your collection<\/a><span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UFC 5 Official Reveal Trailer\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9LWT10Alq_s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-start-playing-ufc-5-for-free\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>How to Start Playing UFC 5 for Free<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"348867\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/ea-sports-ufc-5-free-play-days-xbox-weekend\/apps-24753-13630336651997545-a96b0d89-5d07-42df-a32b-c465113ff69c-b1c4dd46-c250-4f91-a7d9-92a5a9953b29\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/apps.24753.13630336651997545.a96b0d89-5d07-42df-a32b-c465113ff69c.b1c4dd46-c250-4f91-a7d9-92a5a9953b29-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/apps.24753.13630336651997545.a96b0d89-5d07-42df-a32b-c465113ff69c.b1c4dd46-c250-4f91-a7d9-92a5a9953b29-150x84.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/apps.24753.13630336651997545.a96b0d89-5d07-42df-a32b-c465113ff69c.b1c4dd46-c250-4f91-a7d9-92a5a9953b29-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=256&amp;ssl=1 256w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/apps.24753.13630336651997545.a96b0d89-5d07-42df-a32b-c465113ff69c.b1c4dd46-c250-4f91-a7d9-92a5a9953b29-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/apps.24753.13630336651997545.a96b0d89-5d07-42df-a32b-c465113ff69c.b1c4dd46-c250-4f91-a7d9-92a5a9953b29-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/apps.24753.13630336651997545.a96b0d89-5d07-42df-a32b-c465113ff69c.b1c4dd46-c250-4f91-a7d9-92a5a9953b29-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Getting started is simple and seamless for all Xbox members with Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, or Core memberships:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"348862\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/ea-sports-ufc-5-free-play-days-xbox-weekend\/apps-43296-13630336651997545-a96b0d89-5d07-42df-a32b-c465113ff69c\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/apps.43296.13630336651997545.a96b0d89-5d07-42df-a32b-c465113ff69c.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"400,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"apps.43296.13630336651997545.a96b0d89-5d07-42df-a32b-c465113ff69c\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/apps.43296.13630336651997545.a96b0d89-5d07-42df-a32b-c465113ff69c.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/apps.43296.13630336651997545.a96b0d89-5d07-42df-a32b-c465113ff69c.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-348862\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/apps.43296.13630336651997545.a96b0d89-5d07-42df-a32b-c465113ff69c.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"UFC 5 Free Play Days Arrive: Experience the Ultimate Knockout Weekend on Xbox\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/apps.43296.13630336651997545.a96b0d89-5d07-42df-a32b-c465113ff69c.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/apps.43296.13630336651997545.a96b0d89-5d07-42df-a32b-c465113ff69c-100x150.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/apps.43296.13630336651997545.a96b0d89-5d07-42df-a32b-c465113ff69c.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/apps.43296.13630336651997545.a96b0d89-5d07-42df-a32b-c465113ff69c.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/apps.43296.13630336651997545.a96b0d89-5d07-42df-a32b-c465113ff69c.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=320&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>On Xbox.com: <\/strong>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/ufc-5\/9nh8k4b707h0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game details page<\/a> and click through to the Microsoft Store. Make sure you\u2019re signed in with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your Xbox account<\/a> to see the install option for your Game Pass tier.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>On Your Console: <\/strong>Open the Xbox Store, navigate to the <strong>Subscriptions<\/strong> tab, and scroll down to the Free Play Days collection. Here, you\u2019ll find the game ready for download on both <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/tag\/xbox-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xbox One<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/tag\/xbox-series-xs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xbox Series X|S<\/a><span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">This event is open to all <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/tag\/xbox-game-pass-ultimate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xbox Game Pass Ultimate<\/a>, Standard, and Core members, ensuring everyone can join the action-packed weekend.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-makes-ea-sports-ufc-5-a-must-play\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>What Makes EA Sports UFC 5 a Must-Play?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"348876\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/ea-sports-ufc-5-free-play-days-xbox-weekend\/ufc-5\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ufc-5-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,563\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ufc 5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ufc-5-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ufc-5-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-348876\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ufc-5-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"UFC 5 Free Play Days Arrive: Experience the Ultimate Knockout Weekend on Xbox\" width=\"1280\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ufc-5-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ufc-5-150x66.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ufc-5-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=256&amp;ssl=1 256w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ufc-5-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ufc-5-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ufc-5-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">EA Sports UFC 5 raises the bar for realism and immersion in fighting games. Powered by the Frostbite engine, the game delivers:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Unmatched Fighter Likenesses: <\/strong>Advanced rendering technology brings your favorite UFC athletes to life with stunning detail, making every walk to the Octagon feel like a pay-per-view main event.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Next-Level Environment Fidelity: <\/strong>The arenas and crowds pulse with energy, drawing you into the spectacle of MMA.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Authentic Damage System: <\/strong>The game introduces a new layer of strategy and realism. Cuts, bruises, and absorbed strikes now impact your mobility, defense, and stamina. Take too much damage, and you might face a doctor\u2019s stoppage\u2014just like in real UFC bouts<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Optimized for Xbox Series X|S: <\/strong>Enjoy faster load times, enhanced graphics, and smoother gameplay on the latest Xbox consoles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"keep-the-fun-going-discounts--progress-carryover\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>Keep the Fun Going: Discounts &amp; Progress Carryover<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">If you get hooked during Free Play Days, you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/ufc-5\/9nh8k4b707h0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">can purchase UFC 5<\/a> and its various editions at a limited-time discount. Even better, all Gamerscore and achievements earned during the free weekend will carry over if you decide to buy the game. This means your hard-fought victories and progress are yours to keep, ensuring a seamless transition from trial to ownership<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-you-shouldnt-miss-ufc-5-free-play-days\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>Why You Shouldn\u2019t Miss UFC 5 Free Play Days<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>No Cost, No Commitment: <\/strong>Play the full version of the game for free all weekend.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Test Before You Invest: <\/strong>Experience the game\u2019s new features, modes, and graphics risk-free.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Exclusive Savings: <\/strong>Take advantage of special discounts only available during the event.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Progress That Lasts: <\/strong>Keep your achievements and Gamerscore if you buy the game after the event.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-stay-updated\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>How to Stay Updated<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xbox Free Play Days are a recurring event, bringing top titles to Game Pass members for limited-time access. <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stay tuned to msftnewsnow.com<\/a> for the latest news, upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-free-play-days-lineup-play-dead-by-daylight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Play Days<\/a>, and all things Xbox<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">This weekend, step into the Octagon and experience the most realistic MMA action yet with UFC 5\u2014free for all <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/tag\/xbox-game-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xbox Game Pass<\/a> members. Don\u2019t miss your chance to unleash your fighting spirit, rack up achievements, and score a great deal on one of the year\u2019s hottest sports games. 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