December 4, 2025 Free Play Days – Bassmaster Fishing, Destiny 2, Everspace 2, Descenders, Astria Ascending and Way of the Hunter
- Kyle OceanMarketing Manager, Xbox
Lock in this weekend with plenty to explore with Free Play Days! Bassmaster Fishing, Everspace 2, Astria Ascending and Way of the Hunter are available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday, December 4 until Sunday, December 7.
Try on Console and PC: Bassmaster Fishing, Everspace 2 and Astria Ascending are all Xbox Play Anywhere titles, so be sure to try out on console and/or PC during Free Play Days.
Destiny 2 expansions The Witch Queen, Lightfall, and The Final Shape are free to try from December 2 through December 9 for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to try.
Descenders is free for all Xbox members to try during this Free Play Days.
How To Start Playing
Scroll down and 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 Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and navigate down to 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 achievements earned during the event! Please note that discounts, percentages, and title availability may vary by title and region.
Free Play Days (Game Pass Membership Required)
Bassmaster® Fishing
Dovetail Games – Fishing
☆☆☆☆☆
214
★★★★★
$19.99
Get it now
Bassmaster Fishing
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere
Grab those shades, attach that lure and get ready to reel in a prize catch – Bassmaster is back for Free Play Days! In Bassmaster Fishing, anglers can relive the thrill of big bass fishing in locations around the USA. Cast out and hone your skills during our Free Play Days – your chance to get out on the water with your favorite Pro Anglers to celebrate the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic on the Tennessee River – a venue featured in-game.
Destiny 2
Bungie
☆☆☆☆☆
2000
★★★★★
Get it now
Xbox One X Enhanced
Destiny 2 – The Final Shape, Lightfall and The Witch Queen
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery
Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian’s look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.
EVERSPACE
2ROCKFISH Games
☆☆☆☆☆
266
★★★★★
$49.99
$14.99
Get it now
Free Trial
Everspace 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere
Take flight in this fast-paced single-player space shooter, where vicious encounters and brutal challenges stand between you and that next epic loot drop. Explore the war-torn star systems of the Demilitarized Zone of Cluster 34 – each massive, handcrafted area is packed with secrets, puzzles, and perils to encounter. Save 70% off Everspace 2, and up to 25% on Everspace expansions, Titans and Wrath of the Ancients!
Astria Ascending
Dear Villagers
☆☆☆☆☆
220
★★★★★
$39.99
$7.99
Get it now
Astria Ascending
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere
Explore a vast world on the brink of chaos in a mature, emotional JRPG. Experience an epic story with rewarding, turn-based combat and expansive customization rendered in glorious 4K hand-drawn visuals. Buy now for 80% off and play for free between December 4 – December 7.
Way of the Hunter
THQ Nordic
☆☆☆☆☆
269
★★★★★
$29.99
Get it now
Way of the Hunter
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
An authentic hunting experience that lets you explore and hunt in large open-world environments. It provides a highly immersive, completely integrated experience amongst stunning wildlife with true-to-life animal group behavior. Witness the changing of complex ecosystems that react and adapt to your input. Learn what it means to be a true hunter and put your skills to the test. Take charge of your hunting experience during Xbox Free Play Days. If you can’t get enough of the great outdoors, check out our DLC and explore the beauty of Aurora Shores, Tikamoon Plains, Matariki Park, and Lintukoto Reserve. Upgrade your gear with the Steyr Arms Pack, Remington Firearms Pack, and the Bear Archery Pack, on sale for a limited time.
Free Play Days For All
Descenders
No More Robots
☆☆☆☆☆
451
★★★★★
$24.99
$6.24
Get it now
PC Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass
Free Trial
Descenders
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere
Extreme downhill freeriding for the modern era, with procedurally generated worlds, and where mistakes have real consequences. Will you lead your team to glory and become the next legendary Descender?
Don’t miss out on these exciting Free Play Days for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members! 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.
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