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Xbox has prepared another edition of Free Play Days, during which Game Pass subscribers can try selected games for a few days. This time players can expect Gears of War: E-Day, Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross. The main attraction is the open beta of the multiplayer component of Gears of War: E-Day, which allows players to try new game modes before release. Sunderfolk is a co-operative tactical RPG, while Asdivine Cross is a classic RPG with turn-based battles. The promotion will run for the next few days, but the individual games have different availability periods.
Gears of War: E-Day opens multiplayer beta
The biggest attraction of this year’s Free Play Days is Gears of War: E-Day, whose open multiplayer beta began on 13 August at 12:00 PT. The tests will run until 17 August at 10:00 PT, so interested players have a few days to try the game. The beta is available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, and on console a Game Pass subscription is required for online play. Players can primarily test the new Horde Siege mode, a 12-player PvE experience. The developers have prepared larger maps and significantly bigger clashes than in traditional Horde variants. There is also a 4-on-4 Versus PvP mode, allowing players to try team competition. During the beta players can complete special challenges that offer exclusive rewards. Player feedback will also help the developers refine the game before its full release. Gears of War: E-Day launches on 6 October, so the beta is a good chance to check the changes ahead of release. For series fans this is a particularly interesting opportunity, as the game covers the events surrounding Emergence Day and the start of the war with the Locusts.
Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross are also worth checking out
The second title is Sunderfolk, a cooperative RPG designed for group play. The game lets you experience an adventure as a group, and a smartphone can serve as a controller, rulebook and character sheet. A free mobile app is required to start playing, allowing each participant to use their own device. Importantly, one copy of the game is sufficient for group play. As part of Free Play Days, players also receive content from the Patch 2.0 update. The update introduces, among other things, a new class, Vanguard, which joins the roster of available heroes. Two new scenarios are also added: Sacred Sand and Arena Rumble. Sacred Sand focuses on helping Sacred Bug reclaim a home taken over by an ancient foe. Arena Rumble, meanwhile, lets you face off against rivals from different parts of the Sunderlands. The third title is Asdivine Cross, a classic RPG that uses a turn-based combat system. Players take on the role of Harvey, a petty criminal who ends up in prison with a mysterious woman claiming to be a princess. Their escape kicks off an adventure that could determine the future of all of Asdivine.
The latest Free Play Days offers three different options for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. The biggest draw is definitely the Gears of War: E-Day beta, particularly thanks to its 12-player Horde Siege mode. Sunderfolk will be a good choice for those looking for a cooperative adventure with friends. Fans of classic Japanese RPGs can also check out Asdivine Cross. The Gears of War: E-Day beta runs until 17 August, while Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross are available from 13 to 16 August. So it's a good time to try them without buying the full versions and see which of these titles you like best.
source: XBOX
