The most anticipated free games of 2026 for Xbox Series: take note

Xbox Series expands its free offer in 2026 with eight highly anticipated titles.

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The free-to-play model will continue to gain momentum on Xbox in 2026. Throughout the year, several highly anticipated titles will arrive, some with a specific release date and others still scheduled for sometime on the calendar, but all with a clear goal: to expand the free catalog on Xbox Series with ambitious and large-scale proposals.

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After recently mentioning releases like 2XKO and Highguard, it’s worth keeping an eye on other important names that are also aiming high, such as Once Human or Path of Exile 2, which will become free-to-play when it leaves early access.

Eight free-to-play games coming to Xbox in 2026

• 2XKO – January 20, 2026
  The fighting game set in the League of Legends universe will make the jump to Xbox with 2v2 combat and a strong competitive focus.

• Highguard – January 26, 2026
  Cooperative action with an emphasis on teamwork and defense against waves of enemies.

• Aniimo – 2026 (release date to be confirmed)
  Anime-style creature capture RPG with a persistent multiplayer focus.

• Fate Trigger – 2026 (release date to be confirmed)
  Competitive shooter with a strong emphasis on skills, characters, and fast-paced matches.

• Goals – 2026 (release date to be confirmed)
  Free-to-play soccer proposal that aims to offer a more direct and accessible alternative to the traditional sports genre.

• Once Human – 2026 (release date to be confirmed)
  Open-world survival game with horror elements, building, and large-scale cooperation.

• Path of Exile 2 – 2026 (release date to be confirmed)
  The highly anticipated ARPG will become free-to-play after leaving early access, expanding its universe, systems, and endgame content.

• World of Tanks: HEAT – 2026 (release date to be confirmed)
  New iteration of the World of Tanks universe, adapted for modern consoles and with a renewed competitive focus.

With this lineup, Xbox Series is shaping up to have a strong 2026 in free-to-play games, combining competitive proposals, large-scale RPGs, and cooperative experiences designed to attract all types of players.