Microsoft announced a special initiative for Xbox console users during the 2026 Páscoa holiday. titles from the acclaimed franchise Assassin’s Creed, from Ubisoft, for free access for a limited time. The promotion started on Thursday, April 2nd, and remains active until next Monday, April 6th.
Unlike previous editions of the event, this action does not require the player to have an active subscription to Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate. Qualquer user with an account Xbox and an internet connection can download the files directly from the official store. Microsoft’s aim is to celebrate the festive period by offering high-quality entertainment to its consumer base across the world.
The selection of available games spans different historical eras and gameplay styles, allowing enthusiasts to explore from the Revolução Francesa era to the Viking era. Titles included in this offering are:
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla;
- Assassin’s Creed Odyssey;
- Assassin’s Creed Origins;
- Assassin’s Creed Syndicate;
- Assassin’s Creed Unity;
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage (trial version).
Technical details and performance on consoles
Players who own the latest Microsoft hardware, specifically the Xbox Series X, will be able to enjoy significant performance improvements during the free period. Todos The top five games on the list now run at 4K resolution and reach a frame rate of 60 fps. Essa update guarantees superior visual fluidity, especially in older titles like Assassin’s Creed Unity, which have received recent optimizations for the new systems.
For the Xbox Series S, the experience is also optimized to maintain image stability and reduced loading times thanks to SSD storage. The company reinforced that the progress made during the test days will be saved in the user’s account. Caso If the player decides to purchase the full version after the promotion ends, they will be able to continue the journey exactly where they left off, keeping all achievements and items unlocked.
Specific limitations and Trial of Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Although five of the six games offer full access to the base content without mission restrictions, the most recent release in the saga has a different rule. Assassin’s Creed Mirage, set in 9th century Bagdá, is available through a limited two-hour trial. Esse time is only counted while the application is open and allows users to know the beginning of Basim’s story before opting for the final purchase.
The other productions, such as Odyssey and Origins, do not have time limits, allowing the user to play as many hours as they wish until the event ends on Monday. Para to facilitate access, Microsoft has provided a shortcut in the “Subscriptions” tab of Xbox Store, where a collection dedicated to Dias for Jogar of Graça brings together all the links for immediate download.
Discounts and promotions in the official store
Following the free access period, Microsoft started Promoção from Primavera 2026, offering aggressive discounts on almost all titles in the franchise. Price reductions can be up to 85% on standard, Gold, and Deluxe editions of participating games. Essa is a recurring strategy to convert players who test products for free into repeat buyers, taking advantage of the engagement generated by the holiday.
Expansion packs and additional content (DLCs) were also on offer, which is relevant for those who already own the base games but want to complete the collection. Ubisoft confirmed that price promotions will end simultaneously with the end of the free access period, reinforcing the urgency for those interested in saving.
Download procedures for consoles Xbox
To ensure the download is performed correctly, the user must navigate to the store on their console Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S. When you locate each game’s individual page, a specific “Install” or “Included in Dias for Jogar of Graça” option will appear. File sizes vary considerably between titles, with Valhalla being the heaviest, requiring around 100 GB of free disk space.
The recommendation for those with slower internet connections is to start the download as soon as possible, as the event has a strict end date. The availability of games is global, following the local time of each region for the beginning and end of the validity of temporary licenses. Não There is a need to register credit cards to download this weekend’s trial versions.