{"id":1853,"date":"2026-07-09T19:32:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T17:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.goranked.gg\/en\/news\/xbox-free-play-days-mlb-the-show-26-the-alters-stuffed\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T19:32:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T17:32:55","slug":"xbox-free-play-days-mlb-the-show-26-the-alters-stuffed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goranked.gg\/en\/news\/xbox-free-play-days-mlb-the-show-26-the-alters-stuffed\/","title":{"rendered":"Xbox Free Play Days: MLB The Show 26, The Alters, Stuffed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft is offering three titles in Xbox Free Play Days from July 9 through July 12. Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential subscribers can download and play MLB The Show 26, The Alters and Stuffed at no extra cost during the window.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Players who purchase any of the trial games during or after the promotion retain game progress, unlocked achievements and Gamerscore.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MLB The Show 26 features a redesigned Road to the Show progression, expanded Franchise mode features, additional customization and gameplay adjustments aimed at improving on-field authenticity. The game is available on Xbox Series X|S through Game Pass and is offered at a 50 percent discount during the Free Play Days period.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Alters is a survival and management title from 11 bit studios. Players use a device called the Ark to create alternate versions of a character, each with different personality traits and backstories that affect resource management, base exploration and moral decisions. The Alters is available on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass and is discounted 50 percent for the promotion.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stuffed is a first-person shooter in which players control a stuffed teddy bear defending its owner from nightmarish threats. The game supports solo play or online co-op for up to four players. A promotional sale for Stuffed runs only during the Free Play Days event.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free Play Days is a recurring Xbox promotion that provides temporary access to full game versions and limited-time purchase discounts. Discounts and trial access for these titles expire at the end of the event on Sunday, July 12.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Xbox Free Play Days lets Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members play MLB The Show 26, The Alters and Stuffed free from July 9\u201312. 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