Xbox Free Play Days Adds Dyling Light 2, Tropico 6 & More This Weekend (Oct. 22-25)

[UPDATE: 22 October, 2026 | 15:10 UTC] Xbox has officially revealed the Free Play Days lineup for this weekend. In addition to the following games, Riders Republic and Let’s Build a Zoo are also available to play for free this weekend, only if you are subscribed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, or Essential.

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It’s Thursday, and the unofficial Xbox Free Play Days lineup for this weekend may have surfaced early, thanks to u/Oliomono on Reddit⁠ for the heads-up. Starting today, October 22 through Sunday, October 25, you’ll have at least four games to enjoy for free as part of this weekend’s Free Play Days lineup.

Dying Light 2 and Tropico 6 headline this weekend’s Xbox Free Play Days lineup

According to an early lineup, this weekend’s Xbox Free Play Days lineup brings Dying Light 2: Stay Human – Reloaded Edition and Tropico 6 will be available through Sunday, October 25.

In case you are unaware, Dying Light 2 puts you in a zombie-infested open world, combining parkour, brutal combat, and survival mechanics. Meanwhile, Tropico 6 allows you to rule an island nation, build infrastructure, manage its economy, and deal with political challenges.

Monster Hunter Stories games will get free trials

The early list also includes Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. Unlike the other reported titles, both games will be offered as three-hour timed trials without requiring an Xbox Game Pass subscription.

Monster Hunter Stories brings turn-based combat and monster-collecting mechanics to the franchise. Players become Riders, hatch monster eggs, and build bonds with creatures known as Monsties. Meanwhile, its sequel, Wings of Ruin, expands that formula with a new adventure involving a mysterious Rathalos egg. Players explore the world, collect monsters, and battle enemies through turn-based encounters.

As always, pre-official lineup isn’t final, so expect more games to be added in the official list later in the day. We will update this article once the official Xbox Free Play Days lineup is out.