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Six 2K Titles Headline Xbox Free Play Days on February 5-8
2K is rolling out a focused Xbox Free Play Days lineup, opening access to six games from February 5-8. The event covers a mix of sports, strategy, roguelike action and open-world racing. Participation requires an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium or Essential membership. As noted by the publisher, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI is playable on both console and PC during the window.
Below is a clear look at what’s included and the core features each game brings – without promotional tie-ins or purchase prompts. If you are sampling across genres, the list ranges from competitive multiplayer to deep single‑player strategy.
What's Included and When
The Free Play Days window runs from Thursday, February 5 to Sunday, February 8. All six titles are part of the event, with several marked as Optimized for Xbox Series X|S. One title – Sid Meier’s Civilization VI – is specifically available on both console and PC during the same period.
Access is tied to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential memberships, as stated in the official information. Availability may vary by region, but the lineup itself is fixed for the event dates.
Lineup Highlights at a Glance
The table summarizes the roster and key technical notes. It is designed to scan quickly before you dive into deeper details for each game.
| Game | Core modes or focus | Notes |
| NBA 2K26 | On-court sim with Play Now, MyCareer, MyTeam | Optimized for Xbox Series X|S |
| PGA Tour 2K25 | Golf sim with tournament quests and ranked events | Optimized for Xbox Series X|S |
| Risk of Rain 2 | Third‑person roguelike; solo or 4‑player online co‑op | Optimized for Xbox Series X|S; Smart Delivery |
| Sid Meier’s Civilization VI | Turn‑based 4X strategy with multiple victory paths | Available on console and PC during the event |
| Lego 2K Drive | Open‑world brick‑built racing and vehicle creation | Transforming vehicles across road, off‑road and water |
| TopSpin 2K25 | Tennis sim with single‑player and multiplayer modes | Optimized for Xbox Series X|S |
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Nba 2K26 – Sim Basketball Across Flagship Modes
NBA 2K26 lines up its core pillars for the weekend window. Players can jump into Play Now for quick matchups, pursue a career arc in MyCareer – including participation in the All‑Star Game – and assemble rosters of past and present stars in MyTeam. The title is Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, aligning performance and visuals with newer hardware.
Pga Tour 2K25 – Structured Competition for Golf Fans
- Supports tournament-style play via in‑game quests tied to competitive events.
- Ranked Tours offer a clearer progression path for those seeking head‑to‑head competition.
- Optimized for Xbox Series X|S for enhanced performance on current consoles.
Risk of Rain 2 – Co???Op Roguelike with Escalating Stakes
- Third‑person action where both players and enemies scale in power over time.
- 4‑player online co‑op complements solo runs through alien environments.
- Optimized for Xbox Series X|S and supports Smart Delivery.
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Sid Meier's Civilization Vi – Turn???Based Strategy on Console and Pc
Civilization VI brings its full 4X loop – explore, expand, exploit, exterminate – to Free Play Days on both console and PC. Cities physically spread across the map as technology and civics advance, while leaders like Cleopatra or Trajan steer distinct approaches to science, culture or domination victories. The event is a straightforward entry point if you want to sample the series’ later‑era design on Xbox and PC within the same window.
Lego 2K Drive – Open???World Racing with Brick???Built Creativity
Lego 2K Drive drops players into Bricklandia, a free‑roaming map built for pick‑up‑and‑play races and exploration. A transforming vehicle shifts seamlessly between road, off‑road and water, keeping handling dynamic as you move between biomes. Vehicle building and lighthearted rivals round out the arcade‑leaning tone.
Topspin 2K25 – Modern Tennis with Legendary Pros
TopSpin 2K25 revives the franchise with a focus on responsive rallies and a suite of modes for both solo and competitive play. The roster features Roger Federer, Serena Williams and others, and courts span the four Grand Slam tournaments. The game is Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, targeting smoother on‑court performance.
Final Takeaway – a Compact, Genre???Spanning Sampler
This four‑day slate is concentrated but varied – six games across sports, strategy, roguelike action and arcade racing – with Civilization VI standing out for its console and PC access in the same window. If you want to test several styles back‑to‑back, the February 5-8 schedule makes it easy to compare systems and modes without extra steps.
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