Xbox makes Subnautica and Graveyard Keeper available at no cost during weekend event

Subnautica - Divulgação

Subnautica - Divulgação

Microsoft has announced the new title selection for Dias for Graça’s Jogar event, offering users of Xbox consoles the opportunity to try out different experiences throughout the weekend. The current list includes the acclaimed survival game Subnautica, the car simulator Project Motor Racing and the action title One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4. The free access period begins this Thursday, April 9th ​​and runs until Sunday, April 12th. The initiative seeks to encourage the discovery of new works within the platform’s ecosystem.

Além of the temporary demonstrations, the campaign brings a special offer involving the Graveyard Keeper simulator, which can be definitively redeemed by players. Access rules vary depending on the title chosen, requiring active subscriptions to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium or Essential for certain games, while others remain open to the entire user base. The progress made during the test days is saved in the player’s account, facilitating the transition for those who decide to purchase the full versions later.

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Exploração and survival in the depths of Subnautica

Subscribers to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential plans receive full access to the Subnautica universe. The work puts the player in the shoes of a survivor of a space accident who crash lands on an alien planet covered almost entirely by water. The narrative develops from the urgent need to find basic resources, such as drinking water and food, while the protagonist tries to understand the reasons for the ship’s crash. Oxygen management becomes the main mechanic during the first moments of the journey.

As exploration advances, players need to build more complex equipment and underwater bases to reach deeper areas. Subnautica’s environment features an immense diversity of biomes, ranging from shallow, illuminated coral reefs to abyssal pits inhabited by hostile creatures of gigantic proportions. Collecting rare materials allows the manufacture of underwater vehicles, which offer protection and greater mobility. The title won over specialized critics precisely because of its ability to mix visual dazzling with moments of genuine tension at the bottom of the sea.

Robust Atualização boosts Project Motor Racing

Diferente from Subnautica, the Project Motor Racing simulator is released to all Xbox console owners, without the need for any active subscription. The testing period coincides with the arrival of update 2.0, which implemented profound changes to the structure of the work. The developer used feedback from the gaming community to adjust the physics of the vehicles, seeking to deliver a driving sensation closer to reality. The behavior of the tires and the aerodynamics of the cars received special attention from the programming team.

Career mode has also undergone a complete overhaul, now offering a longer and more detailed progression system. Virtual drivers start in youth categories and need to manage contracts, sponsorships and the mechanical development of cars to reach the main leagues of world motorsport. The weekend event serves as a showcase for these structural improvements.

  • User Interface completely redesigned for easier menu navigation.
  • Improved steering Física to reflect each vehicle’s weight and traction.
  • Sistemas of online connectivity optimized to reduce latency in matches.
  • Modo career expanded with new team management options.

Multiplayer competitions represent another fundamental pillar of the Project Motor Racing experience. From Durante to Dias to Jogar and Graça, servers tend to register a spike in activity, making it easier to form lobbies and organize quick championships. The stability of online connections, improved in the recent patch, guarantees fair competitions on tracks based on real racetracks.

Combates Epics in One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4

The frenetic action gains space in the selection with One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, which also requires no subscriptions to be played until April 12th. The title adapts the narrative arcs of the famous manga and anime created by Eiichiro Oda, transporting the characters to the musou format. Nesse genre, a single warrior faces hundreds of enemies simultaneously on open battlefields, utilizing devastating combos and special abilities. The available version includes graphics and performance optimizations specific to the Xbox Series X|S hardware.

The cast of playable characters encompasses both main crew members and iconic villains from the franchise. Cada fighter has its own skill tree, which can be evolved as the player accumulates experience points in missions. The game recreates striking scenarios from the original work, allowing fans to relive crucial moments in the story with a high level of interactivity. The destruction of scenarios is one of the visual highlights, with buildings collapsing during large-scale attacks.

Além from the main campaign, the title offers online cooperative modes, where up to four people can join forces to complete specific objectives. The presence of the latest additional content further enriches the package offered during the promotional period. Players who wish to continue the adventure after Sunday will find discounts in the platform’s digital store, guaranteeing the maintenance of all unlocked levels and items.

Resgate definitive of Graveyard Keeper

The big difference in this edition of the event lies in the offer of Graveyard Keeper. Unlike other games, which have a time limit for access, this management simulator can be permanently added to the user’s library. Free redemption is available from 1pm on April 9th ​​until 2pm on April 13th, always following Brasília time. Once linked to the account, the title remains accessible forever, without future charges or the need for subscriptions.

Graveyard Keeper puts the player in the curious position of administrator of a medieval cemetery. The premise mixes classic elements of farm games with acidic humor and dark themes. The caretaker needs to clear the land, repair tombstones, perform autopsies, and ensure that the local church attracts worshipers to generate income. The game’s economy requires careful planning, as the region’s natural resources are limited and require specific tools for extraction.

Procedimentos for installation and maintenance progress

Participation in the Dias program for Jogar of Graça occurs directly through the Microsoft console interface. Users will find a tab dedicated to the event on the home screen or within the Xbox Store subscriptions section. When selecting participating games, the traditional purchase button is replaced by the free installation option. The process can also be started remotely via the official Xbox app for smartphones or via the Microsoft Store website in the browser.

Preservation of progress represents one of the system’s friendliest policies. Todos save files, unlocked achievements and purchased items are linked to the player’s profile in the cloud. If the purchase of the full game is made weeks or months after the event, the system synchronizes the data automatically, allowing the campaign to be resumed exactly where it was interrupted. Essa mechanics eliminate the frustration of having to repeat tutorials or starting missions.

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