EA Sports Takeover Featured in January’s Free Play Days

Ready for an action-packed weekend? Dive into a world of sports and high-octane excitement with Free Play Days! Whether you’re dribbling your way to victory, racing past the competition, or throwing powerful punches, Xbox Game Pass is here to thrill you. This weekend, get into the fun with games like FC 25, College Football 25, Madden NFL 25, F1 24, NHL 25, UFC 5, WRC 24, and PGA Tour. These games are available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, and Core members from Thursday, January 16 at 12:01 AM Pacific until Sunday, January 19 at 11:59 PM Pacific.

### Getting Started with the Games

To kick off your gaming adventure, head over to the Xbox.com portal where you’ll find individual game detail pages. Click through to the Microsoft Store where you’ll need to log in and see the install option if you’re an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, or Core member. If you’re on your console, simply navigate through the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and find the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.

### Extend the Joy

Want to continue the excitement after the weekend? You can purchase these games and other editions at a special discount, allowing you to keep all your Gamerscore and achievements from the event. Remember, discounts, percentages, and availability can vary depending on the title and region.

### Free Play Days (Membership Necessary)

#### EA SPORTS FC™ 25 Standard Edition (Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S)
EA Sports FC 25 is all about pushing your club to new heights. Team up with friends in exciting modes like the new 5v5 Rush, and lead your team to victory with advanced tactics courtesy of FC IQ. Currently, this game boasts a stellar average rating from 594 reviews and is available for $27.99, down from its original $69.99.

#### EA SPORTS™ College Football 25
Feel the adrenaline of college football as you experience diverse gameplay across 134 FBS schools. Immerse yourself in classic college environments on your quest for collegiate glory. This title has received impressive ratings from 1307 reviews and is available at a discount, priced at $27.99 instead of $69.99.

#### EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 25
Unleash realism on the field with FieldSense and Boom Tech, giving you lifelike tackling dynamics and new animations on both offense and defense. With positively glowing reviews from 677 players, you can snag this game for just $20.99, a significant drop from its original $69.99.

#### F1® 24
Dive into the high-speed world of F1 racing with EA Sports F1 24, officially representing the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship. With rave reviews from 203 users, you can hit the track for just $13.99, a major reduction from $69.99.

#### NHL® 25 Xbox Series X|S
NHL 25 brings you the power of ICE-Q, a revolutionary gameplay intelligence system that offers incredible control over the game. This hockey title, rated highly by 245 players, showcases true on-ice intelligence.

#### UFC® 5
With stunning graphics and new gameplay mechanics, EA Sports UFC 5 offers an ultra-realistic fight experience. It’s the next step in fighting games, fully leveraging the Frostbite engine. You can pick it up for $34.99, down from $69.99, and enjoy all the brawling action fans love, as noted by 531 reviewers.

#### EA SPORTS™ WRC 24
Take on the intense rally racing world with new locations, stages, and high-performance cars. With 126 ratings, this game is available at an incredible price of $14.99, a huge cut from $49.99.

#### EA SPORTS™ PGA TOUR™
EA Sports PGA Tour offers unparalleled golf gameplay, featuring Pure Strike technology. Rated highly by 310 gamers, you can own it for just $6.99, a sharp drop from its $69.99 MSRP.

Dive into these thrilling games and make the most of your weekend with Xbox Game Pass! Don’t forget to keep an eye on deals that make these fantastic titles part of your permanent collection.