A Guide to Accessing Free Games for Xbox Series X

There are plenty of free games available for download on the Xbox Series X through the Xbox store app, ranging from battle royales and multiplayer experiences to demos of premium titles. With game prices on the rise, free-to-play options are a great way to enjoy gaming while saving up for full-priced releases. The best part? You don’t need an Xbox Game Pass Essential subscription to dive into online multiplayer, as all free-to-play games can be accessed without an online subscription on Xbox platforms. Here’s how to snag some free games for your Xbox Series X.

To discover free games, launch the Xbox Store app on your console. Open the sidebar on the left, scroll down to ‘Games’, and then select the ‘Top free’ option.

This will take you to a page showcasing the most popular free games currently available for download, including titles like Fortnite, Call of Duty Warzone, Battlefield Redsec, Halo Infinite, Marvel Rivals, and many more. You can also find free demos and trials here, making it a great spot to check out games you might want to try before committing to a purchase, provided a demo is available.

Simply click on the tile of any game that catches your eye, select the free edition if prompted, and hit the ‘Get’ button to start the installation. It’s the same straightforward process as purchasing games, but this page helps you filter out everything that isn’t free.

If you have a collection of Xbox One games, you might also be interested in how to transfer those games to your Xbox Series X using external transfer. And if you’re saving up for something new, be sure to keep an eye on all the upcoming Xbox Series X games as well.