Microsoft has announced the new selection of titles for Dias’s Jogo Gratuito weekly event, offering console owners the opportunity to test four different productions. The initiative began this Thursday, February 12th, and allows full access to selected games throughout the weekend. The promotion is valid until Sunday, February 15th, technically ending in the early hours of Monday at Brasília time.
This time, the company adopted a hybrid strategy in releasing content. Dois of the games offered,NHL 26 e Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream, are available to any user of the platform, regardless of whether they have an active subscription or not. Já the other two titles require the player to be a member of Game Pass Core, Standard or Ultimate to download and play during the promotional period.
Those interested can find the games directly in the console’s digital store. The full list includes:
– NHL 26 (Released for everyone)
– Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream (Released to everyone)
– Lynked: Banner of the Spark (Subscribers exclusive)
– Age of Wonders 4 (Subscribers exclusive)
Highlights of Japanese action and sports simulation
The big highlight for sports fans is theNHL 26, which features the latest ice hockey simulation with enhanced skating mechanics and contact physics. The title allows players to experience the intensity of professional matches and test career and multiplayer modes at no upfront cost. The unrestricted release aims to attract an audience that does not normally consume sports games on an annual basis.
For Japanese pop culture enthusiasts,Sword Art Online Fractured Daydreamoffers an experience focused on cooperation. The game brings together several characters from the franchise in an environment that mixes action and RPG, allowing large-scale battles against powerful enemies. The trial version includes access to online modes, where you can form teams to overcome challenges that require coordination and strategy.
Strategic options for service subscribers
Subscription service members have exclusive access toAge of Wonders 4, an acclaimed 4X strategy title that mixes empire building with tactical turn-based combat. Ambientado set in a fantasy world, the game allows the creation of custom factions and offers tactical depth in both diplomacy and warfare. The free period is a chance for new players to understand the complex mechanics before investing in a purchase.
Completing the list,Lynked: Banner of the Sparkpresents a different proposal, combining arcade action with city-building elements. Players must combat robotic threats while collecting resources to expand and improve their settlements. Progress made in any of the four games over the weekend will be maintained if the user decides to purchase the definitive version later, which also has temporary discounts in the store.
Additional offer for comic readers
In addition to free games, the Xbox ecosystem is promoting a partnership with the Webtoon platform. Usuários who read the limited seriesSea of Thieves: The Last Bitein the app until this Friday you will be able to redeem a month of subscription to Game Pass Premium. The promotional code is sent by email after completing the reading, and is valid for new accounts that wish to join the service and take advantage of the rotating catalog.
