Xbox Free Play Days weekend lineup lands Dec 4-7 with six picks

Table of Content

The latest Xbox Free Play Days brings a compact lineup spread across genres, running from December 4-7. The weekend selection includes Bassmaster Fishing, Everspace 2, Astria Ascending and Way of the Hunter for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members. Separately, Destiny 2 expansions The Witch Queen, Lightfall and The Final Shape are free to try from December 2-9. Descenders is available to all Xbox members during the same weekend window.

What’s included and when

Below is a quick availability snapshot for the event. Platform features are listed as provided by the official announcement.

Free Play Days schedule and access details

Bassmaster Fishing – competitive angling across U.S. venues

Bassmaster Fishing centers on big-bass tournaments and open-water sessions across locations in the United States. The Free Play Days period references the Tennessee River venue, and players can fish alongside named pro anglers. As a Play Anywhere title, progress carries between console and PC.

Everspace 2 – single‑player space combat with handcrafted zones

• Fast‑paced single‑player space shooter focused on combat and loot.
• Set in the Demilitarized Zone of Cluster 34 with multiple war‑torn star systems to explore.
• Areas are handcrafted and include secrets, environmental puzzles and high‑risk encounters.
• Xbox Play Anywhere support for console and PC.

Astria Ascending – turn‑based JRPG with hand‑drawn 4K art

Astria Ascending offers a turn‑based combat JRPG structure and a mature, character‑driven narrative. The world features hand‑drawn 4K visuals, with build flexibility through expansive customization. It supports Smart Delivery and Xbox Play Anywhere.

Way of the Hunter – simulation‑driven open worlds

• Large open‑world hunting environments designed around realism.
• Wildlife exhibits group behaviors and reacts to player actions.
• Ecosystems update over time, encouraging methodical tracking and planning.

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Destiny 2 expansions trial – story campaigns, co‑op and PvP

From December 2-9, members can try Destiny 2 expansions The Witch Queen, Lightfall and The Final Shape. The content includes the series’ cinematic story approach, co‑op missions, elemental abilities, gear customization and multiple PvP modes.

Descenders – procedural downhill runs for all members

Descenders is available to all Xbox members during the weekend. It features procedurally generated downhill tracks and physics‑driven riding where mistakes carry real consequences.

Access notes

Eligible titles appear in the Free Play Days collection on the Xbox Store for Xbox Series X|S (platform support varies by game). Xbox Play Anywhere releases – Bassmaster Fishing, Everspace 2 and Astria Ascending – can be played on console and PC during the event.

Why it matters – a focused weekend window with genre variety

The schedule splits neatly across space combat, JRPG storytelling, sim‑hunting and sports, with a separate window for Destiny 2 expansions and an open invite to Descenders. If you want a quick sampler, the dates are tight – December 4-7 for the core lineup and December 2-9 for the Destiny 2 add‑ons – so plan your queue accordingly.