Six 2K titles free on Xbox Game Pass Feb 5-8
Xbox Game Pass members can download and play six 2K titles free Feb 5-8, including NBA 2K26 and Sid Meier’s Civilization VI on PC and console.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members have a weekend window to try six 2K-backed games for free during the Free Play Days - 2K Takeover, running February 5 through February 8, 2026. The lineup spans sports, family racing, roguelike action, and strategy, and includes NBA 2K26, PGA TOUR 2K25, TopSpin 2K25, LEGO 2K Drive, Risk of Rain 2, and Sid Meier’s Civilization VI.
| NBA 2K26 is the headline draw for many players. The edition available is the NBA 2K26 Standard Edition, optimized for Xbox Series X | S, and it offers core modes such as Play Now, MyCareer, MyTeam, and MyNBA or MyLEAGUE on Xbox One. The event ties into the real-world calendar with All-Star Weekend starting February 13, and Season 4 in NBA 2K26 is active now, giving players the chance to "Compete for bragging rights and XP to earn thematic cosmetics and other rewards during Season 4 of NBA 2K26." For a sense of the in-game feel, the copy provided with the release sums up the experience: “Bragging rights are on the line in NBA 2K26. Build your legend in MyCAREER, collect and compete with stars in MyTEAM, and make executive decisions in MyNBA on Xbox Series X | S or MyLEAGUE on Xbox One. Dominate every possession with immersive technology that directly translates NBA footage into realistic gameplay on Xbox Series X | S. Feel more connected to every dribble and crossover, and move with freedom as you unleash dynamic playmaking using all-new features.” |
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| Golf and tennis fans get hands-on time as well. PGA TOUR 2K25 joins the weekend roster, inviting players to “Step onto golf’s biggest stages and prove you can rise among the greats. Compete in the ultimate test: The PGA Championship, The U.S. Open, and The Open Championship make their PGA TOUR 2K debut.” TopSpin 2K25 appears focused on next-generation consoles, listed for Xbox Series X | S. |
Family and co-op play are covered by LEGO 2K Drive, presented as a cross-gen open-world racer with building mechanics. The event copy captures the tone: “Welcome to Bricklandia, home of a massive open-world LEGO® driving adventure. Race anywhere, play with anyone, build your dream rides, and defeat a cast of wild racing rivals for the coveted Sky Trophy! In LEGO 2K Drive, your awesome transforming vehicle gives you the freedom to speed seamlessly across riveting racetracks, off-road terrain, and open waters. Explore the vast world of Bricklandia, show off your driving skills, and build vehicles brick-by-brick!”
On the indie front, Risk of Rain 2 lets players sample “the popular shooter-roguelike set on an alien planet, Risk of Rain 2.” Strategy players get a rare cross-platform moment: Sid Meier’s Civilization VI is playable on both console and PC during the event. As one writeup puts it, “That’s right, Civ VI, not VII. Why? No idea, but this one you can play on both Xbox and PC.”
To join the weekend takeover, make sure your Game Pass membership is active and download the titles to your console or, where supported, play on PC. Community chatter is already underway, with one comment noting, "All the 2k games are available as stream your own should you want to try them out, now is your chance!" Try modes that matter to you - career, multiplayer, or campaign - and decide whether any of the titles are worth adding to your library before the Free Play Days window closes on February 8.
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