{"id":350297,"date":"2025-07-10T11:41:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T18:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/?p=350297"},"modified":"2025-07-10T11:52:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T18:52:12","slug":"xbox-free-play-days-play-rollercoaster-tycoon-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-free-play-days-play-rollercoaster-tycoon-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Xbox Free Play Days: Play RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, MLB The Show 25, Polterguys, and Blasphemous for Free This Weekend!"},"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\">Summertime is heating up, and Xbox is keeping gamers cool with another round of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/browse\/free-play-days\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Play Days<\/a>! Xbox players can dive into a diverse lineup of games without spending a dime <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/07\/10\/free-play-days-07-10-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">from Thursday, July 10th, through Sunday, July 13th<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re a fan of creative simulation, intense sports, party chaos, or dark fantasy, there\u2019s something for everyone this weekend<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>This Weekend\u2019s Xbox Free Play Days Lineup<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">1. <strong>RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"350301\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-free-play-days-play-rollercoaster-tycoon-3\/apps-48819-14279391693832280-c07ee4b8-be42-4156-8713-61a2af3bb41e\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.48819.14279391693832280.c07ee4b8-be42-4156-8713-61a2af3bb41e.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.48819.14279391693832280.c07ee4b8-be42-4156-8713-61a2af3bb41e\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.48819.14279391693832280.c07ee4b8-be42-4156-8713-61a2af3bb41e.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.48819.14279391693832280.c07ee4b8-be42-4156-8713-61a2af3bb41e.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-350301 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.48819.14279391693832280.c07ee4b8-be42-4156-8713-61a2af3bb41e.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox Free Play Days: Play RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, MLB The Show 25, Polterguys, and Blasphemous for Free This Weekend!\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.48819.14279391693832280.c07ee4b8-be42-4156-8713-61a2af3bb41e.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.48819.14279391693832280.c07ee4b8-be42-4156-8713-61a2af3bb41e-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\/07\/apps.48819.14279391693832280.c07ee4b8-be42-4156-8713-61a2af3bb41e.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\/07\/apps.48819.14279391693832280.c07ee4b8-be42-4156-8713-61a2af3bb41e.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\/07\/apps.48819.14279391693832280.c07ee4b8-be42-4156-8713-61a2af3bb41e.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>Available for:<\/strong> Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, and Core members<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Discount:<\/strong> 25% off ($29.99 \u2192 $22.49)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Optimized for:<\/strong> Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Build the amusement park of your dreams in this classic simulation. Manage finances, staff, and attractions, or unleash your creativity in sandbox mode. This Complete Edition includes all expansion content, letting you create waterparks and animal habitats. Ride your own coasters with the signature Coaster Cam and enjoy hundreds of rides, shops, and scenery pieces. The game is also on sale during Free Play Days and the Ultimate Games Sale from July 17th-31st<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-complete-edition\/9PJV2XCHZH31\/0010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">2. <strong>MLB The Show 25<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"350299\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-free-play-days-play-rollercoaster-tycoon-3\/apps-36659-14221852510501128-cc62ebea-175e-4cba-95f0-dfd6bf429830\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.36659.14221852510501128.cc62ebea-175e-4cba-95f0-dfd6bf429830.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.36659.14221852510501128.cc62ebea-175e-4cba-95f0-dfd6bf429830\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.36659.14221852510501128.cc62ebea-175e-4cba-95f0-dfd6bf429830.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.36659.14221852510501128.cc62ebea-175e-4cba-95f0-dfd6bf429830.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-350299 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.36659.14221852510501128.cc62ebea-175e-4cba-95f0-dfd6bf429830.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox Free Play Days: Play RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, MLB The Show 25, Polterguys, and Blasphemous for Free This Weekend!\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.36659.14221852510501128.cc62ebea-175e-4cba-95f0-dfd6bf429830.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.36659.14221852510501128.cc62ebea-175e-4cba-95f0-dfd6bf429830-100x150.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.36659.14221852510501128.cc62ebea-175e-4cba-95f0-dfd6bf429830.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\/07\/apps.36659.14221852510501128.cc62ebea-175e-4cba-95f0-dfd6bf429830.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\/07\/apps.36659.14221852510501128.cc62ebea-175e-4cba-95f0-dfd6bf429830.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>Available for:<\/strong> All Xbox members (no Game Pass required)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Discount:<\/strong> 50% off ($69.99 \u2192 $34.99)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Optimized for:<\/strong> Xbox Series X|S<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Step up to the plate in the latest installment of the acclaimed baseball franchise. MLB The Show 25 offers a deep career mode, letting you forge your path from high school to the Hall of Fame. Experience new ways to play, connect with iconic baseball stars, and enjoy updated modes like Road to the Show and Diamond Dynasty. This is a perfect time to try the game and keep your progress if you decide to buy<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/mlb-the-show-25\/9P8JC09CRZ1B\/0010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get MLB The Show 25 now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">3. <strong>Polterguys: Possession Party<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"350300\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-free-play-days-play-rollercoaster-tycoon-3\/apps-5573-13784155691468416-07d1cd9e-85db-45bd-bcb1-b0fe09dca485\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.5573.13784155691468416.07d1cd9e-85db-45bd-bcb1-b0fe09dca485.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.5573.13784155691468416.07d1cd9e-85db-45bd-bcb1-b0fe09dca485\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.5573.13784155691468416.07d1cd9e-85db-45bd-bcb1-b0fe09dca485.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.5573.13784155691468416.07d1cd9e-85db-45bd-bcb1-b0fe09dca485.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-350300 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.5573.13784155691468416.07d1cd9e-85db-45bd-bcb1-b0fe09dca485.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox Free Play Days: Play RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, MLB The Show 25, Polterguys, and Blasphemous for Free This Weekend!\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.5573.13784155691468416.07d1cd9e-85db-45bd-bcb1-b0fe09dca485.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.5573.13784155691468416.07d1cd9e-85db-45bd-bcb1-b0fe09dca485-100x150.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.5573.13784155691468416.07d1cd9e-85db-45bd-bcb1-b0fe09dca485.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\/07\/apps.5573.13784155691468416.07d1cd9e-85db-45bd-bcb1-b0fe09dca485.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\/07\/apps.5573.13784155691468416.07d1cd9e-85db-45bd-bcb1-b0fe09dca485.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>Available for:<\/strong> All Xbox members (no Game Pass required)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Discount:<\/strong> 30% off ($9.99 \u2192 $6.99)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Optimized for:<\/strong> Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Bring your friends for supernatural multiplayer mayhem! Up to eight players compete as mischievous ghosts, possessing everyday objects and sabotaging each other to avoid a rampaging monster. With whacky power-ups, traps, and chaotic maps, this party game is a must-try for fans of couch co-op and online multiplayer<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/polterguys-possession-party\/9NPQR5GSZV3F\/0010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Polterguys: Possession Party now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">4. <strong>Blasphemous (2-hour Timed Trial)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"350298\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-free-play-days-play-rollercoaster-tycoon-3\/apps-48288-14467989922179877-4281a03c-f00f-4e46-b74d-f95353494fc6\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.48288.14467989922179877.4281a03c-f00f-4e46-b74d-f95353494fc6.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.48288.14467989922179877.4281a03c-f00f-4e46-b74d-f95353494fc6\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.48288.14467989922179877.4281a03c-f00f-4e46-b74d-f95353494fc6.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.48288.14467989922179877.4281a03c-f00f-4e46-b74d-f95353494fc6.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-350298 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.48288.14467989922179877.4281a03c-f00f-4e46-b74d-f95353494fc6.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox Free Play Days: Play RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, MLB The Show 25, Polterguys, and Blasphemous for Free This Weekend!\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.48288.14467989922179877.4281a03c-f00f-4e46-b74d-f95353494fc6.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.48288.14467989922179877.4281a03c-f00f-4e46-b74d-f95353494fc6-100x150.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apps.48288.14467989922179877.4281a03c-f00f-4e46-b74d-f95353494fc6.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\/07\/apps.48288.14467989922179877.4281a03c-f00f-4e46-b74d-f95353494fc6.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\/07\/apps.48288.14467989922179877.4281a03c-f00f-4e46-b74d-f95353494fc6.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>Available for:<\/strong> All Xbox members (no Game Pass required)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Discount:<\/strong> 75% off ($24.99 \u2192 $6.24)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Embark on a dark, souls-like Metroidvania adventure as the Penitent One, battling monstrous foes and uncovering the secrets of a cursed land. Blasphemous is renowned for its challenging combat, haunting atmosphere, and deep lore. The Free Play Days offer a 2-hour trial, and the game is heavily discounted for those who want to continue their journey<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/blasphemous\/9P0478ZTXLZ4\/0010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Blasphemous (2-hour Timed Trial) now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"\" 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<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Getting started with Free Play Days is simple:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>On Xbox.com:<\/strong> Visit each game\u2019s detail page and click through to the Microsoft Store. Sign in with your Xbox account to see the install option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>On Console:<\/strong> Go to the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store, then scroll to the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">No additional purchase is necessary for the games available to all Xbox members. For RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition, ensure your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, or Core membership is active to access the game<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"\" 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: Get Discounts and Keep Your Progress<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">If you fall in love with any of this weekend\u2019s games, you can purchase them at a special discount and keep all your Gamerscore and achievements earned during the event. Note that discounts and availability may vary by region and title, so check the Xbox Store for the latest details<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"\" 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 This Weekend<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Try Before You Buy:<\/strong> Test out full games or extended trials with no commitment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Exclusive Discounts:<\/strong> Save up to 75% on featured titles if you decide to buy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Progress Carries Over:<\/strong> All achievements and progress transfer if you purchase the game.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Diverse Selection:<\/strong> From creative sims to competitive sports and party chaos, there\u2019s something for every gamer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>Stay Updated<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">For more details and the latest Xbox news, stay tuned to <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com<\/a> keep an eye on future <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/browse\/free-play-days\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Play Days<\/a> announcements<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Don\u2019t miss your chance to play, save, and discover new favorites this weekend!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summertime is heating up, and Xbox is keeping gamers cool with another round of Free Play Days! Xbox players can dive into a diverse lineup of games without spending a dime from Thursday, July 10th, through Sunday, July 13th. Whether you\u2019re a fan of creative simulation, intense sports, party chaos, or dark fantasy, there\u2019s something &#8230; <a title=\"Xbox Free Play Days: Play RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, MLB The Show 25, Polterguys, and Blasphemous for Free This Weekend!\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-free-play-days-play-rollercoaster-tycoon-3\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Xbox Free Play Days: Play RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, MLB The Show 25, Polterguys, and Blasphemous for Free This Weekend!\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":208461344,"featured_media":350302,"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":[778,100,1216,667,726,1353,2012,1222,1339],"class_list":["post-350297","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-xbox-and-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","tag-xbox-wire"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FreePlayDays_07-10-2025_1920x1080_4shot-011aa17df5cde0803233-scaled.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pfgCZY-1t7X","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":22329,"url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/505-games-takeover-for-xbox-free-play-days-10-game\/","url_meta":{"origin":350297,"position":0},"title":"505 Games Takeover for Xbox Free Play Days offers a diverse lineup of 10 games","author":"Dave W. 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