Free Play Days – GTA Online, Crisol: Theater of Idols, Planet Zoo, Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports, and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
Multiple high-profile titles, including GTA Online and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, are available for free across Xbox and PlayStation platforms.
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Xbox offered a limited-time Free Play Days event featuring GTA Online, Crisol: Theater of Idols, Planet Zoo, Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports, and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. These titles were available for free between July 16 and July 20, with GTA Online remaining free until July 21.
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A series of "Free Play Days" is currently active, granting temporary free access to several games. The lineup includes GTA Online, Crisol: Theater of Idols, Planet Zoo, Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports, and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2.
Coverage from XBOX Wire, Neowin, and Pure Xbox emphasizes the availability of these titles for Xbox players from July 16 to July 20. PlayStation LifeStyle reports that PS5 players can access GTA Online without PS Plus for a limited time, while OpenCritic notes that GTA Online remains free until July 21.
Users should monitor the expiration dates of these offers, as IMDb notes Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 was free for 24 hours and other titles are available for a limited window.
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Which games are included in the Free Play Days?
The list includes GTA Online, Crisol: Theater of Idols, Planet Zoo, Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports, and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2.
What platforms are offering these freebies?
The promotions are available on Xbox and PlayStation 5.
Until when is GTA Online free?
According to OpenCritic, GTA Online is free until July 21.
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