via GameRant | Source: Xbox Sarah has been a writer all her life, and spent several years as a successful ghostwriter for numerous websites prior to becoming an editor and contributor for GameRant in 2015. She kicked off her video game journey after meeting her first Chocobo, and has been actively gaming since then. Following an initial major of IT in community college, she switched to game design for university, and utilizes the combined knowledge to analyze games for her written content for the site. As a result, Sarah tends to look at games both from a personal hobby perspective and from the development side. Sarah primarily covers breaking news, as well as the occasional review or feature. Sign in to your GameRant account Xbox is giving away 25 games for completely free to some gamers in the US, but there's a bit of a catch. However, for those who qualify for the Xbox offer, it's a great opportunity to get some popular titles that are free to keep. Xbox Game Pass is a popular option for gamers, since it offers fans a huge library of games to enjoy for a simple monthly fee. However, for those who aren't interested in subscription services or are just looking to increase the number of permanent games in their libraries, this new offer is a great opportunity. Xbox Gives Away 25 Games for Free, With a Catch Image via Bethesda Image via Xbox Game Studios Xbox is giving away 25 free games to anyone who purchases a Windows 11 PC or Windows 11-based gaming system like the Xbox ROG Ally X20. The list includes some major hits, like The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, Minecraft Dungeons, and Gears of War: Reloaded. The offer was set to begin on November 2 and run through the end of the year, or until supplies run out, but it seems that it's gone live early, as some players are reporting they've received the offer on their computers or handhelds. Players who want to see if they've already received it should check the Microsoft Store app on their eligible device. However, if it's not there, they should check back after November 2 to see if that's changed. Free Games Included in Offer Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition Age of Mythology: Retold As Dusk Falls Battletoads Blinx: The Time Sweeper Call of Duty WWII Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge DOOM + DOOM 2 Fallout 76 Fuzion Frenzy Gears of War: Reloaded Gears Tactics Halo: The Master Chief Collection Minecraft Dungeons Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire Quake Quake 2 Rise of Nations: Extended Edition The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim The Elder Scrolls Online The Outer Worlds Wolfenstein: The New Order Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection This offer is a nice bonus for anyone who's been thinking about buying a new PC or a handheld like the ROG Xbox Ally X20. Once players claim the offer, the 25 games should be added to their Microsoft accounts. Eligible device owners need to activate their device and claim the deal before February 12, 2027. All the available games can be played on compatible Windows PCs, and some are also playable on Xbox Series X/S systems with XBOX Play Anywhere. Drag weapons to fill the grid Gaming can quickly become an expensive hobby, especially if a gamer needs a new console or PC in order to get started. Free-to-play games are one way to ease some of the financial pain, though the presence of microtransactions, gacha, and other paid mechanics can potentially lead to spending money or a slog of a grind without tapping one's real wallet. Thankfully, many developers and publishers regularly give away their games for free, which can often be added to a permanent library and kept indefinitely. The Epic Games Store has been particularly regarded for giving away free games on the regular, but even platforms like Steam regularly have free game opportunities for players. Additionally, with the holiday season approaching, a number of good game deals will likely be emerging in the weeks ahead. Black Friday and Cyber Monday often see discounted games go on sale, and the Steam Winter Sale should arrive in December and run through early January 2027.
