Xbox Free Play Days returns with fishing, space combat and more

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Xbox’s latest Free Play Days window brings a varied lineup – from competitive bass fishing to space dogfights and open-world hunting. According to the official announcement, Bassmaster Fishing, Everspace 2, Astria Ascending and Way of the Hunter are available from Thursday, December 4 to Sunday, December 7 for members. In parallel, Destiny 2 expansions The Witch Queen, Lightfall and The Final Shape are open to try December 2-9. The downhill rider Descenders is available to try for all Xbox members.

The post lists access for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members during the event. Several titles support Xbox Play Anywhere – meaning play on both console and PC – and many are optimized for Xbox Series X|S.

Dates and access

Free Play Days window: December 4-7. The Destiny 2 expansions trial runs on a separate window – December 2-9. The announcement specifies availability for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members, with Descenders open to all Xbox members.

What’s playable this weekend

• Bassmaster Fishing – A competitive bass fishing sim set across locations in the United States, including the Tennessee River. Features licensed Pro Anglers and event venues. Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere.
• Everspace 2 – A fast-paced single-player space shooter focused on loot and combat. Explore the war-torn systems of the Demilitarized Zone of Cluster 34 – with handcrafted areas containing secrets, puzzles and hazards. Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere.
• Astria Ascending – A narrative-driven JRPG with turn-based combat and expansive customization, presented in hand-drawn 4K visuals. Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere.
• Way of the Hunter – An open-world hunting experience emphasizing true-to-life animal group behavior and evolving ecosystems that respond to player actions. Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.

Also this week: Destiny 2 expansions trial

From December 2-9, members can try Destiny 2 – The Witch Queen, Lightfall, The Final Shape. The content features the series’ first-person combat, elemental abilities, gear-based buildcrafting and a mix of cinematic story, co-op missions and PvP modes. Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery.

One more for everyone: Descenders

Descenders is available to try for all Xbox members during the event. It delivers extreme downhill freeriding with procedurally generated tracks and a risk-reward loop where mistakes carry consequences. Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere.

Platform and schedule at a glance

The table below summarizes the official dates, access tiers and platform features for each title – useful if you plan to split time across console and PC.

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Why it matters – a varied slate for different playstyles

This Free Play Days line-up covers distinct tastes – simulation, space action, JRPG and open-world hunting – while the Destiny 2 trial offers an extended on-ramp to recent expansions. If you are testing across devices, Xbox Play Anywhere support on select games makes it easier to switch between console and PC during the event.