Xbox is kicking off July with one of the most explosive Free Play Days lineups in recent memory. If you’re looking for an excuse to stay inside and beat the summer heat, Microsoft has you covered. Starting today, all Xbox players can jump into massive heavy-hitters like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Diablo IV without spending a dime.
While some titles require an active Xbox Game Pass subscription (Core, Standard, or Ultimate), the biggest blockbusters this weekend are completely free for all Xbox players to download and try. This major gaming drop lands amidst a massive push from Microsoft’s broader tech ecosystem, following hot on the heels of major announcements like Microsoft’s brand new MAI models and revolutionary automation tech like the Microsoft Scout autopilot agent.
Here is everything you can play during this massive free weekend event, how long each trial lasts, and the major discounts available if you want to keep playing.
The Free-for-All Headliners (No Game Pass Required)
1. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (Free Trial)
Availability: Thursday, July 2 @ 10 AM PT – Monday, July 6 @ 10 AM PT
What’s Included: Dive headfirst into Multiplayer and Zombies. You’ll get access to over 45 Multiplayer maps—including two freshly remastered classics and three brand-new arrivals from Season 04. Popular modes like Team Deathmatch and Domination are live, alongside the new Season 04 additions: Team Blueprint Sharpshooter and Knife Fight. If you prefer co-op survival, a brand-new, roguelite-inspired Round-Based Zombies map set atop an active volcano is waiting for you.
Weekend Discount: 20% Off ($55.99, down from $69.99)
2. Diablo IV (Free Trial Week)
Availability: Tuesday, June 30 – Tuesday, July 7
What’s Included: Action-RPG fans get a full week to explore the grim world of Sanctuary. You can play through the iconic base campaign up to Level 30 using any class—including the newly debuted Warlock from the Lord of Hatred expansion. The free week lines up perfectly with the launch of the Season of Death Awakening, allowing trial players to earn free Overwatch-themed cosmetics via an in-game Reliquary. Progress carries over if you buy the game!
Weekend Discount: 40% Off ($29.99, down from $49.99)
Timed Trials & Indie Gems Available Now
3. The Stone of Madness (2-Hour Free Trial)
Availability: Thursday, July 2 – Sunday, July 5
The Vibe: A real-time tactical stealth game set in a grim, 18th-century Spanish monastery in the Pyrenees. You’ll guide five unique prisoners struggling with phobias and madness as they pool their skills to execute a daring escape.
Weekend Discount: 67% Off ($9.89, down from $29.99)
4. Demonschool (2-Hour Free Trial)
Availability: Thursday, July 2 – Sunday, July 5
The Vibe: A stylized tactics RPG that perfectly blends university life with demon-slaying. The trial includes recent free updates like New Game+ mode and enhanced dialogue logs.
Weekend Discount: Available at standard price ($24.99)
Exclusive for Game Pass Core / Standard / Ultimate Members
5. Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
Availability: Thursday, July 2 – Sunday, July 5
The Vibe: If you need a break from high-stakes action, this cozy, magical island adventure is the perfect antidote. Play solo or in online co-op to gather resources, craft tools, farm, and befriend magical creatures.
Weekend Discount: 50% Off ($11.99, down from $23.99) via the Multiplayer Madness Sale.
How to Download and Play on Your Xbox
Getting these games onto your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One is incredibly simple:
Turn on your console and open the Xbox Store.
Head over to the Subscriptions tab.
Scroll down until you see the Free Play Days Collection.
Select your game of choice and hit Install.
Alternatively, you can log into Xbox.com on your phone or computer, navigate to the game’s store page, and trigger the download to your console remotely.
As always with Free Play Days, any progress you make, achievements you unlock, and Gamerscore you earn will carry over seamlessly if you choose to buy the full version after the weekend ends. While downloading your games, you can also read up on other recent tech shifts, like the new Copilot-inspired redesign coming to Microsoft Edge.
Enjoy your free weekend of gaming!
