So far, August 2021 has been an outstanding month for Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service, with hit titles such as Hades, Skate, and Dirt 4 being made available. But things are just about to get better, as Free Play Days will allow Xbox Live Gold members to play Battlefield 4 and more games completely free of charge for a limited time.
One of the perks of owning an Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription is Xbox Free Play Days. These special events are exclusive to subscribers, giving gamers the opportunity to play select featured Xbox games temporarily. Not only that, but all points earned and purchased downloadable content carry over if players decide to purchase the game at the end of the free period.
To claim a title, such as Battlefield 4, simply find and install it through the Microsoft Store. Once found, players can download on console by clicking on the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and entering the Gold member area. This will locate the Free Play Days collection on the Xbox One. Now, the following listed games can be played from August 12 until August 15.
Battlefield 4
- Approximate Campaign Length: 7 Hours
- Genre: First-Person Shooter
- Developer: DICE
- X|S Enhanced: Yes
- File Size: 65 GB (August 2021)
Released in 2013, Battlefield 4 is a futuristic-based game that sets during the fictional war of 2020. Many praised the game for its fun gameplay and mesmerizing graphics, as well as the outstanding expansions that later followed post-release that helped cement the game as one of the best in the series.
But saving the best for last, EA has also made the critically acclaimed Second Assault DLC free for Battlefield 4 players. Being the second expansion for the first-person shooter, it features new guns and redesigned variants of classic maps. This comes after DICE was forced to add more servers to support the huge spike of players returning to the title.
Neon Abyss
- Approximate Campaign Length: 11 Hours
- Genre: Roguelite Action-Platformer
- Developer: Veewo Games
- X|S Enhanced: No
- File Size: 1024 MB (August 2021)
Combining furious run ‘n’ gun arcade action and deep, roguelike mechanics, Neon Abyss pits players as a member of ‘Grim Squad,’ a task force set-up by Hades himself, to infiltrate the Abyss and defeat the New Gods. But death is not the end, as every time players are killed, they are more empowered than before.
On each run, new rooms, items, bosses, special rules, and even new endings can be unlocked. This means each dungeon is unique and can be tailored to a specific playstyle. On top of this, Neon Abyss is also available with a 35% discount throughout the Gold Free Play Days event.
AO Tennis 2
- Approximate Campaign Length: 20 Hours
- Genre: Sports Video Game
- Developer: Big Ant Studios
- X|S Enhanced: Yes
- File Size: 15 GB (August 2021)
Holding the official license of the tennis Grand Slam Australian Open, AO Tennis 2 lets players create their own athletes, stadiums, and even legendary matches to share with the world. The highly acclaimed sports video game further features singles, doubles, and a solo career mode which takes players on a journey through iconic ATP & WTA circuits.
Furthermore, AO Tennis 2 has a multiplayer option that allows up to four local players to compete against each other. Players may also partner up in online doubles matches using the collaboration function. All custom characters and locations shared with the community are available for the game, just as its predecessor AO Tennis.
Wrapping up the event, the listed titles are also temporarily free to play for all Game Pass Ultimate members. Ultimate is the more exclusive and expensive version of Xbox Game Pass but with extra games. Additionally, titles such as Battlefield 4 and its special editions can now be purchased at a limited-time discount. Although, do note that discount percentages may vary by region.
Free Play Days is available from August 12 until August 15 for Xbox One,and Xbox Series X|S.
Source: Xbox Free Play Days