Xbox Free Play Days returns: who can play what this weekend

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Xbox has outlined the next Free Play Days window, confirming five playable titles across multiple genres. The event runs from Thursday November 27 through Sunday, November 30. Access varies by title: two games are tied to Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential, while three more are free for all Xbox members. Below is a breakdown of what’s included and the key features highlighted in the official announcement.

Who can play and when

The Free Play Days session spans a single weekend – from Thursday to Sunday – with distinct access tiers. The First Berserker: Khazan and Hammerwatch 2 are available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members. Hypnospace Outlaw, Let’s Build a Zoo and Biped 2 are listed as free for all Xbox members during the same period.

Lineup at a glance – access and platform features

The table summarizes availability and the platform features called out in the official post.

The First Berserker: Khazan – hardcore action RPG

Players step into the role of Khazan, a famed general of the Pell Los Empire, journeying across the continent of Arad. The focus is on deliberate, combat-heavy encounters against varied enemies and bosses, with progression framed around surviving repeated defeats, uncovering the events behind Khazan’s downfall, and pursuing vengeance. The post emphasizes deep, immersive combat systems and strategic battles.

Hammerwatch 2 – classic-flavored ARPG adventure

Hammerwatch 2 sends a party of heroes beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch into a larger, pixel-art world. The journey intertwines questing for King Roland’s resistance with helping villagers, battling beasts and clearing hordes of the undead while pushing back forces of evil. It is listed as Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.

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Hypnospace Outlaw – a ‘90s internet simulator

This title recreates a retro webscape where players browse strange and varied sites to track rule-breakers. Management elements include monitoring an inbox, dodging viruses and adware, and downloading utilities that may or may not help. It supports Xbox Play Anywhere.

Let’s Build a Zoo – management sim with DNA splicing

As a zoo manager, you’ll import and breed rare animals, hire staff, keep visitors satisfied, and navigate a range of unexpected events. A standout mechanic is DNA Splicing – the post cites over 300,000 hybrid combinations, from novelty mixes to more outlandish creations. Platform features include Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, and Xbox Play Anywhere.

Biped 2 – co-op action-adventure with puzzle focus

The sequel follows two bipedal robots, Aku and Sila, on a journey built around cooperative traversal, puzzle-solving, and mutual support. The tone is light and playful, with an emphasis on working in tandem to progress. It is listed as Optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery.

Final takeaway – a focused weekend mix across genres

November 27-30 offers a compact rotation: two ARPGs for members of Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential, balanced by three broadly accessible titles covering simulation, retro-styled exploration and co-op puzzling. If you want to sample different styles in a limited window, this lineup maps cleanly to that goal.