Free Play Days – Cyberpunk 2077, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker and Black Desert 

Oh boy do we have a stacked weekend for you for Free Play Days! Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker and Black Desert are available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Core and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play from Thursday March 28 at 12:01 a.m. PDT until Sunday, March 31 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.  

Additionally, Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin’s Creed Mirage are free to try for all Xbox members during the same time (Game Pass Core / Game Pass Ultimate not required) with Cyberpunk 2077 having a 5-hour timed trial and Assassin’s Creed Mirage having a 2-hour timed trial.  

Game Pass Core will give players access to our advanced multiplayer network, a select collection of over 25 games to play with friends around the world, and exclusive member deals! Read more about Game Pass Core at Xbox Wire.


How To Start Playing


Find and install the games on each of the individual game details page on Xbox.com. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your Xbox Game Pass Core or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and navigate down to the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.


Keep The Fun Going


Purchase the game and other editions at a limited time discount and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and achievements earned during the event! Please note that discounts, percentages, and title availability may vary by title and region.


Free Play Days (Game Pass Core or Game Pass Ultimate Required)


Xbox Live

NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment


636


$19.99

$9.99
Free Trial

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker 
Answer the call of the shinobi! Create your own custom shinobi, or select your favorite character, and participate in 4v4 battles where you can unleash a multitude of ninja techniques on your opponents. Follow your ninja way and lead your team to victory! Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker is on sale now at up to 75% off for a limited time during this Free Play Days weekend! 


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Black Desert: Traveler Edition

Pearl Abyss


94


$29.99

$5.99

Black Desert 
Black Desert’s newest class arrives! Brandishing her Hammers, the master of Alchemy: Scholar! Experience the world of Black Desert through the eyes of Scholar or find your playstyle with 27 classes to choose from! 


Free Play Days (Game Pass Not Required)


Xbox Live

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (Xbox Series X|S)

CD PROJEKT RED


1412

$79.99

Cyberpunk 2077 
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the megalopolis of Night City, where you play as a cyberpunk mercenary wrapped up in a do-or-die fight for survival. Improved and featuring all-new free additional content, customize your character and playstyle as you take on jobs, build a reputation, and unlock upgrades. Between March 28 and April 1st all Xbox players can hop into Night City and explore the first five hours of what it has to offer.  


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Assassin’s Creed® Mirage

Ubisoft


756


$49.99

$29.99

Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery
Try Assassin’s Creed Mirage for free during the Free Play Days! Play for 2 hours and discover the story of Basim, a cunning street thief with nightmarish visions, seeking answers and justice. Parkour seamlessly through a vibrant and dense city and use stealth to take down targets with visceral assassinations. Assassin’s Creed Mirage is available at up to 40% off the Standard and Deluxe Edition for all Game Pass members, until April 4th. 

Don’t miss out on these exciting Free Play Days for Xbox Game Pass Core and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest Xbox gaming news. 

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How to Make the Most of Cyberpunk 2077 During Xbox Free Play Days for All

How to Make the Most of Cyberpunk 2077 During Xbox Free Play Days for All

Summary

  • A free trial of Cyberpunk 2077 is available on Xbox Series X|S as part of Xbox Free Play Days For All.
  • Players can experience the first five hours of the action-adventure RPG from March 28 to April 1.
  • From high-stakes heists and high-octane shoot outs to street vendors, cyberpsychos, and more, Night City has a lot to offer newcomers.

At CD Projekt Red, we’re excited to give Xbox players a chance to discover Cyberpunk 2077 for free as part of Xbox Free Play Days For All! Starting tomorrow at 4pm CET, all Xbox players can hop into Night City and explore everything it has to offer. But with only five hours to spend in the city of dreams, I rounded up some tips and tricks to make the ascent to legendary merc that much smoother.

Upgrade Your Tools

In order to keep your weapons in top shape, dismantle any items or clothing you need for components (don’t worry, the clothes will be added to your wardrobe even if you scrap them for parts). These components can then be used to upgrade all of your Iconic weapons — all you need to do is navigate to the Crafting menu within your Inventory, and you’ll see how many components you need. When it comes to non-Iconics, keep an eye out for the guns that enemies drop. Their tier will grow alongside your own progress.

The same rule applies for cyberware: dismantling everything will also help with ensuring you can upgrade your chrome at the ripperdoc. Although you receive some basic pieces at the start of the game, I’d recommend first investing money into higher-tier cyberware and only then upgrading — especially when it comes to your skeleton, which will help mitigate damage. Another great piece of cyberware is Fortified Ankles or Reinforced Tendons, which let you make the most of Night City’s verticality with a charged jump or double jump.

Cyberpunk 2077 Asset

Familiarize Yourself With the Skill Tree

Cyberpunk 2077’s perks received a major overhaul as part of Update 2.0 — available on Xbox Series X|S — making it easier than ever to create unique and impactful builds. Take a look through the perks available in each skill tree to get a sense of where you should invest your points. Even in the early game, there are plenty of opportunities to level up and test out great perks.

If you’re interested in netrunning, it’s best to invest heavily in the Intelligence tree; for stealth, the Cool tree is a must, while anyone interested in melee will find a wealth of great perks in the Body tree. Feel free to mix and match, or go all in on one specific tree! If you want to plan your approach ahead of time, I’d recommend spending some time in the Cyberpunk 2077 Build Planner to get a sense of what you can choose.

Cyberpunk 2077 Asset

Decrypt Everything

In both the main story and side quests, you’ll come across optional chances to hack into terminals or decrypt shards. At the beginning, the hacking minigame, or Breach Protocol, can be trickier to nail because of the smaller margin of error. This means planning all your moves before you start is key — you’ll also have various sequences that you have to complete, but it’s not always possible to do all of them in one go. Decide which payoff you want to go for (which sometimes means the amount of eurodollars you’ll receive, or the level of decryption you’ll achieve). Be careful: Breach Protocol is a timed event, meaning that once you lock in your first move, you’ll only have so long to complete the whole sequence.

(Don’t) Fight the Law

As an up-and-coming merc (heavy emphasis on the “up-and-coming”), you might not be ready to tussle with trigger-happy law enforcement at this stage. Not to mention, the more you hit back, the more reinforcements the police call in, and the more intense their countermeasures become. Wreaking too much havoc can see you flagged as a cyberpsycho and facing down the NCPD’s apex predators: MaxTac. This new addition to the police department is available as part of Update 2.0, accessible on Series X|S. In any case, be sure to watch how many stars you’ve received in the top right corner and duck into a safe alley if need be.

Cyberpunk 2077 Asset

Meet Watson’s Resident Fixer

Each district in Night City has a fixer that rules the area, pulling in mercenaries for gigs and rewarding them appropriately. In Watson, Regina is the one to give you a call and introduce herself. You’ll meet her quite early in your story, and she’ll send a few potential gigs your way — on top of that, she’s got quite a unique proposition for dealing with the wave of cyberpsychosis hitting the city. If you’re looking to get a sample of the gigs and fights that Cyberpunk 2077 has in store for you, it may be worth hearing her out. However, fixers can be a particular bunch, and they’re not always happy with a merc zeroing everyone in the vicinity. Which brings me to my next point:

Learn How to Deal Non-Lethal Damage

There are a few quests where taking out your marks may not be the best option. In those situations, there are two main ways to handle that: equipping the non-lethal Pax mod on your gun, or whipping out a baseball bat or similar blunt weapon. (Of course, you could always ignore your non-lethal orders and go in for the kill, but this will affect your payout.) All blunt non-lethal melee weapons are marked as such, and the Pax mod can be picked up during your normal gigs or purchased from a weapons dealer. However, Pax is permanent, so it’s best to pick a gun you don’t mind defanging. And don’t get too trigger-happy: hitting someone who’s already unconscious will also zero them.

Cyberpunk 2077 Asset

Arm Yourself (With Knowledge)

Our team at CDPR has prepared plenty of guides to make your experience as fun as possible! Check out our Ultimate Edition Game Booklet for build inspiration, insight into characters, dev interviews, and more. You’ll have everything you need to make the most out of Cyberpunk 2077 during Xbox Free Play Days For All — and you’ll be ruling the streets of Night City in no time.

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Xbox Insider Release Notes – Alpha (2404.240325-2200)

Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox Update Preview releasing to the Alpha ring today.

It’s important we note that some updates made to these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox consoles. We will continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to the UI are minimal or behind the scenes, so you’re aware when updates are coming to your device.

Details can be found below!

Xbox Insider Release Notes

System Update Details

  • OS Version: XB_FLT_2404ZN25398.4063.240325-2200
  • Available: 2 p.m. PT – March 27, 2024
  • Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – March 28, 2024

Fixes Included

Thanks to all the great feedback Xbox Insiders provide and the hard work of Xbox engineers, we are happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented with this build:

Backgrounds

  • Fixes to address an unexpected error when attempting to set a new dynamic background.

System

Known Issues

While known issues may have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes, they are not being ignored! However, it may take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution. If you experience any of these issues, we ask that you please follow any guidance provided and file feedback with Report a Problem.

Audio

  • Some users have reported experiencing intermittent audio issues across the dashboard, games, and apps.
    • Troubleshooting: If you do experience issues, please confirm your TV and all other equipment have the latest firmware installed. If you are unsure, you may need to contact the manufacturer for assistance. You can also find additional troubleshooting tips here: Troubleshoot audio on your Xbox console.
    • Feedback: If you continue to experience issues after applying the latest firmware and troubleshooting further, please submit feedback via Report a Problem when you are experiencing the issue. Use the “Reproduce with advanced diagnostics” option, then select the category “Console experiences” and “Console Audio Output Issues”.
      • Note: Be sure to include as much information as possible about the issue, when it started, your setup, troubleshooting you have completed, and any additional information that will help us reproduce the issue.

Home

  • We are aware some tiles at the top of Home may not navigate as expected, such as when trying to claim Perks, and we’re working on a fix.
    • Workaround: Take an alternate path. For example, if you’re trying to claim Perks, open Game Pass > Perks.

Networking

  • We are investigating reports of an issue where the console may not connect to the network immediately on boot. If you experience this, be sure to report the issue via Report a Problem as soon as you’re able.
    • Workaround: Wait a minute or two for the connection to establish. If your console still hasn’t connected, restart your Xbox from the Power Center or the guide then file feedback with Report a Problem. Learn more about restarting here: How to restart or power cycle your Xbox console.

As always, be sure to use Report a problem to keep us informed of any issues you encounter. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution.

What Happens to Your Feedback

If you’re an Xbox Insider looking for support, please visit the community subreddit. Official Xbox staff, moderators, and fellow Xbox Insiders are there to help with your concerns.

When posting to the subreddit, please look through the most recent posts to see if your issue has already been posted or addressed. We always recommend adding to existing threads with the same issue before posting a new one. This helps us support you the best we can! Also, don’t forget to use “Report a Problem” before posting – the information shared in both places helps us understand your issue better.

Thank you to every Xbox Insider in the subreddit today and welcome to the community if you’re just joining us! We love that it has become such a friendly and community-driven hub of conversation and support.

For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox Update Preview ring!

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Venture | New Hero Gameplay Trailer | Overwatch 2

Venture | New Hero Gameplay Trailer | Overwatch 2

Venture | New Hero Gameplay Trailer | Overwatch 2

You can’t spell Adventure without Venture!

Our newest Damage Hero is here and they’re ready to break new ground! Equipped with a Smart Excavator and a spunky personality, this spirited archeologist is ready to send shockwaves through the enemy team and emerge victorious.

Venture makes their official debut in Overwatch 2 Season 10 on April 16, but you can try them out in their limited-time trial Mar 28 through Mar 31.

Overwatch 2 is free to play for everyone on console & PC!

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No Man's Sky Orbital Update Trailer

No Man’s Sky Orbital Update Trailer

No Man's Sky Orbital Update Trailer

Space station overhaul, ship customization and much, much more in the No Man’s Sky Orbital Update, free to existing Xbox players today.

https://www.xbox.com/games/store/no-mans-sky/bqvqtl3pch05?ef_id=_k_CjwKCAjw5ImwBhBtEiwAFHDZx1mkxxtgf2WTgzdL42-WxkGhD9Ilg0kq_OiGFhjafVlXq9TkFKbmTxoCZmIQAvD_BwE_k_&OCID=AIDcmmiixzwwab_SEM__k_CjwKCAjw5ImwBhBtEiwAFHDZx1mkxxtgf2WTgzdL42-WxkGhD9Ilg0kq_OiGFhjafVlXq9TkFKbmTxoCZmIQAvD_BwE_k_&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw5ImwBhBtEiwAFHDZx1mkxxtgf2WTgzdL42-WxkGhD9Ilg0kq_OiGFhjafVlXq9TkFKbmTxoCZmIQAvD_BwE

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