EA Play is ringing in the holiday season with exciting offerings for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. From December 17 to December 26, 2024, members will have the chance to download via EA Play various renowned titles for free, providing an enticing Christmas gift for gamers.
According to Charlie Fortescue, EA's Global Corporate Communications Director, this initiative is described as "the spirit of giving this month" as subscribers can earn significant rewards by participating. The campaign includes popular titles like Battlefield 1 Revolution, which will be permanently available to players upon download, even after subscription cancellation.
The promotional lineup features some fan-favorites from EA's library, ensuring gamers of all styles have something to enjoy. Notable games available during this promotion include:
- Battlefield 1 Revolution
- Skate 3
- Need for Speed Unbound: Palace Edition
- Fight Night Champion
- Star Wars: Battlefront 2
- Battlefield 2042
- Titanfall 2: Ultimate Edition
- The Sims 4: Stuff Pack
- Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition
- 500 PGA Tour Points
The first title, Battlefield 1 Revolution, can already be downloaded via the Xbox store, marking the beginning of this festive gaming period.
Beyond the core titles, EA has announced additional exclusive rewards for subscribers, with various bonuses becoming available for select games:
- Apex Legends: viking arms weapon charm (available until December 30)
- Battlefield 2042: MCS-880 skin (available until December 24)
- EA Sports F1 24: 5000 XP boost (available until December 31)
- Madden NFL 25: MUT pack (available until December 31)
- EA Sports FC 25: reindeer tattoo and club coins (available until December 26)
- EA Sports NHL 25: 3000 CHEL coins and XP modifier tokens for the WOC Battle Pass (available until January 30, 2025)
Subscribers can also look forward to trying out their upcoming game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, for free with a limited five-hour trial. To redeem these generous gifts, users must maintain their subscriptions to either Xbox Game Pass or EA Play. The download process is simple: users can navigate to the Xbox store online or through their consoles to select and download their desired titles.
It’s important for gamers to act fast since each game will only be accessible for download within specific 24-hour windows. With EA’s initiative to celebrate the gaming community during this festive season, many are sure to benefit from the variety of games and exclusive rewards available.
The holiday gaming initiative doesn't just reflect EA's commitment to its player community but also serves to bolster its growing subscriber base, especially among gamers who have shown increasing interest in subscription services. EA Play's selections promise to keep fans engaged and entertained during the holidays.
This festive promotion highlights EA’s experience as it aims to spread joy across the gaming community, enhancing the holiday season especially for those excited about experiencing new and beloved games alike.
