Once in a while Microsoft is kind enough to reward you Xbox Game Pass subscribers with a collection of Xbox games that can be played for free for a limited time through the subscription service’s Xbox Free Play Days program.
On April 23, 2026, Microsoft announced the latest batch of games for Ultimate, Premium and Essential for this program. Xbox Game Pass users can avail for a limited time from 23rd April to 26th April 2026 and they are:
MLB Show 26
MLB The Show 26 is the latest entry in MLB’s long-running baseball simulator series.
This installment expands on the tried-and-true gameplay of the series with new mechanics such as the Automated Ball-Strike System, its largest single-player career mode yet, Diamond Dynasty mode with a redesigned card development system with interface changes, and more.
Age of Mythology: Retold
Age of Mythology: Retold is a remake of the classic real-time strategy game, Age of Mythology.
Command armies of ancient heroes, monsters, and gods and wage war against powerful enemy factions in epic single-player campaigns, competitive multiplayer modes, and the new Arena of the Gods skirmish mode.
117 AD: Pax Romana
Anno 117: Pax Romana, a city builder where you play as a governor tasked with expanding the Roman Empire by any means you see fit.
Will you be a peaceful government official who prefers trade with allies, or will you be a warrior trying to crush any potential threat to the empire with powerful armies and navies?
Survivalists
Survivalists is a sandbox survival game where you are stranded on an island full of aggressive animals, ancient temples and mysterious mystical enemies.
To survive, you’ll have to work with other players or tame the local monkeys to help you find food, build safe havens, and craft tools to help you fend off enemies.
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