Another year has arrived. That means another year of free-to-play Xbox games is upon us. Many new titles are expected to be announced in the coming months, and we already know a few that are coming in 2026.
recently mentioned 2 of January 2026’s free-to-play titles It’s in 2XKO and Highguard, but it’s also in Once Human and Path of Exile 2 — the latter will be free to play once it leaves Early Access.
Take a look at eight free-to-play Xbox games coming in 2026.
2XKO (January 20th)
“2XKO is a free-to-play fighting game with explosive 2v2 gameplay and fast, intuitive controls. Play solo and control both champions on your team, or invite a friend to duo together. Explore a roster of iconic champions from League of Legends and Arcane, each with a fresh moveset inspired by MOBAs and reimagined for fighting games.”
“From the creators, apex legends and titanfall,come high guard: A PvP raid shooter in which players ride, fight, and raid as the Warden, an esoteric gunslinger sent to rule a mythical continent. In this all-new type of shooter, battle rival Warden crews for ownership of the Shield Breaker, infiltrate and destroy enemy bases to secure territory. ”
“Welcome to Aniimo, the new free-to-play, next-generation creature-capturing open-world ARPG coming to Xbox Series Fight battles, solve ancient puzzles, and master a truly dynamic gameplay experience.
Fate Trigger (2026 undecided)
“Dive into the most extreme battle royale ever created! Three gaming companies have put aside their differences to create the ultimate adrenaline rush for pro gamers on a dystopian tropical island scarred by a history of corporate warfare.”
Goal (TBD 2026)
“GOALS is a gameplay-first, free-to-play, multiplayer-focused, esports-enabled soccer game currently in alpha. Expect a responsive gameplay experience designed to feel like real soccer. Grow your club, build your team, and prove yourself on the pitch. To be the best, play your best.”
Once a Human (TBD 2026)
“Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a bizarre post-apocalyptic future. Unite with your friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret conspiracies, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once upon a time, you were just a human. Now you have the power to remake the world.”
“Path of Exile 2 is a next-generation action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op play for up to six players. Path of Exile 2 takes place in the land of Wraeclast, a dark continent with a unique culture, ancient secrets, and immense danger. An evil threat long thought destroyed has begun to creep to the edges of civilization, driving its people mad and diseased the land with corruption. Path of Exile 2 will be free to play once the game leaves Early Access. ”
World of Tanks: HEAT (TBD 2026)
“Welcome to World of Tanks: HEAT, the next generation free-to-play PvP vehicle shooter that redefines armored combat, blending the intensity of FPS style with the depth of team-driven strategy.”
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