Six Assassin's Creed Titles Playable Free on Xbox

Ubisoft offers free access to popular game series for limited time

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:52pm by Ben Kaplan

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A striking black silhouette of the iconic Assassin's Creed logo, composed of bold, angular geometric shapes against a high-contrast red background, conceptually representing the free availability of multiple games in the series.Ubisoft's surprise free access to multiple Assassin's Creed titles on Xbox aims to build excitement for the next chapter in the beloved action-adventure franchise.San Francisco Today

In a surprise move, video game publisher Ubisoft is making six titles from its acclaimed Assassin's Creed franchise available to play for free on Xbox consoles from April 2-6. This limited-time promotion allows Xbox players to experience the open-world historical action-adventure games at no cost.

Why it matters

The Assassin's Creed series is one of Ubisoft's most successful and beloved game franchises, known for its immersive settings, compelling narratives, and innovative gameplay. Offering free access to multiple titles in the series is an unusual and consumer-friendly move that could introduce the games to new players and drive interest ahead of the anticipated release of the next mainline Assassin's Creed title.

The details

The six Assassin's Creed games included in the free Xbox promotion are Assassin's Creed II, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Assassin's Creed Revelations, Assassin's Creed III, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, and Assassin's Creed Rogue. Players will be able to download and play these titles at no cost during the 5-day window from April 2-6.

  • The free Assassin's Creed promotion on Xbox runs from April 2-6, 2026.

The players

Ubisoft

A major French video game publisher and developer known for franchises like Assassin's Creed, Tom Clancy's, and Far Cry.

Xbox

The video game console brand owned and operated by Microsoft Corporation.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to give Xbox players the opportunity to experience the rich storytelling and immersive gameplay of multiple Assassin's Creed titles for free. This is our way of celebrating the enduring popularity of the franchise and engaging both longtime fans and new players.”

— Yves Guillemot, Co-founder and CEO of Ubisoft

What’s next

Ubisoft has not announced any plans to extend the free Assassin's Creed promotion beyond the April 2-6 window.

The takeaway

This free access to six acclaimed Assassin's Creed games on Xbox represents a rare and consumer-friendly move by Ubisoft, likely aimed at driving interest and player engagement ahead of the next major release in the long-running franchise.