Free Play Days Brings Black Ops 7 Beta, Polterguys, Dustborn and More

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This weekend’s Xbox Free Play Days lineup brings together five very different titles. From blockbuster multiplayer to quirky indies and classic strategy, there’s something here for nearly every type of player. The program runs from October 2 to October 5, 2025 for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – Open Beta

The Black Ops 7 open beta gives players a first look at Treyarch’s latest multiplayer design ahead of the November launch.

Key features available in the beta:

• New 6v6 Maps debuting at launch with updated visuals and layouts
• Near-Future Arsenal set in 2035 with experimental weaponry
• Overclock System that upgrades gear and score streaks with use
• Omnimovement refinements including wall jumps for faster play
• Exclusive Rewards like an operator skin and weapon blueprint carrying into full release

The open beta runs October 5-8, with early access beginning October 2 for pre-orders and selected Game Pass members.

Polterguys: Possession Party

This supernatural party game throws up to eight players into chaotic arenas where ghosts use everyday objects as weapons.

What makes it unique:

• Possession powers turn furniture, gadgets and décor into tools of sabotage
• Monster traps and wacky power-ups keep every round unpredictable
• Fast-paced multiplayer designed for short, chaotic matches with friends

It’s a blend of classic party mayhem and spooky creativity that thrives on shared laughter.

Dustborn

Dustborn is a story-driven adventure from Red Thread Games and Quantic Dream. The game follows Pax, an exile and con artist with the rare ability to weaponize language.

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The two-hour trial lets players experience the opening of a road trip across a divided America, where words matter as much as combat. Choices can alter friendships, battles, and the journey itself. The hand-drawn comic art style and focus on relationships make Dustborn a strong pick for fans of narrative titles like Life is Strange.

Ready or Not

VOID Interactive’s Ready or Not delivers tactical realism. Players step into the boots of a SWAT commander, tackling high-stakes scenarios in the crime-ridden city of Los Sueños.

Core gameplay elements include:

• Realistic missions such as raids, rescues and crowd control
• coordination where every decision matters
• Authentic weapons and gear modeled after real SWAT equipment

This weekend’s three-hour trial gives players a taste of its methodical, high-stakes gameplay.

Sudden Strike 4 – European Battlefields Edition

For strategy fans, Sudden Strike 4 offers one of the most comprehensive World War II RTS experiences. The European Battlefields Edition includes three campaigns with more than 20 missions across iconic battles.

Players can lead British, American, German or Soviet forces in conflicts such as Dunkirk, the Vyborg Offensive and Operation Barbarossa. Historic generals provide special abilities, while combined-arms tactics bring authenticity to every engagement.

Final Takeaway – A Weekend of Genre Variety

From the AAA intensity of Black Ops 7 to the heartfelt storytelling of Dustborn and the tactical precision of Ready or Not, this lineup shows how broad Xbox’s Free Play Days have become. It’s a weekend to experiment, discover new favorites and test upcoming blockbusters before launch.