Free Play Days – The Knight Witch, Forza Horizon 5, Let’s Build a Zoo, and Blasphemous
August continues to deliver with something for everyone! The Knight Witch, Forza Horizon 5, Let’s Build a Zoo, and Blasphemous are available this weekend for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play from Thursday, August 17 at 12:01 a.m. PDT until Sunday, August 20 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
Starting September 14, Xbox Live Gold members will automatically become Game Pass Core members. Game Pass Core will give players access to our advanced multiplayer network, a select collection of over 25 games to play with friends around the world, and exclusive member deals! Read more about Game Pass Core at Xbox Wire.
How to Start Playing
Find and install the games on each of the individual game details page on Xbox.com. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and enter the Gold member area to locate the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
Keep the Fun Going
Purchase the game and other editions at a limited time discount and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and earned achievements during the event! Please note that discounts and percentages may vary by title and region.
The Knight Witch
Team17
☆☆☆☆☆
46
★★★★★
$19.99
$12.99
Cast devastating spells in this fast-paced, shoot ‘em up metroidvania adventure. Explore a beautifully hand-drawn world and forge close bonds while on the quest to save your home from the Golem invasion. Out now on Xbox with 33% off.
Forza Horizon 5
Xbox Game Studios
☆☆☆☆☆
421
★★★★★
Xbox One X Enhanced
PC Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass
Your Ultimate Horizon Adventure awaits! Explore the vibrant and ever-evolving open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars. Jump in, have fun, and make this the best road trip that never ends by upgrading to the full game. All your gameplay progress will seamlessly carry over and you can play new content every week in the Festival Playlist
Let’s Build a Zoo
No More Robots
☆☆☆☆☆
110
★★★★★
$19.99
$9.99
PC Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass
Let out your wild side, and create your own animal empire with this cute, expansive management sim. Import and breed rare creatures, hire the right staff, keep your visitors happy, and deal with plenty of weird and wonderful events. Let’s Build a Zoo lets you import a variety of animals from other Zoos around the world! Breed your animals and start families to expand your wildlife and fill your enclosures. Grab the full game for 50% OFF!
Blasphemous
Team17
☆☆☆☆☆
239
★★★★★
$24.99
$6.24
Explore the nightmare world of Cvstodia in this brutal hack’n slash action-platformer. Perform savage executions on hordes of enemies that stand between the Penitent One and their quest to break eternal damnation. Out now on Xbox with 75% off.
Don’t miss out on this exciting Free Play Days for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest Xbox gaming news.