The 15 Best Free-to-Play Games on Xbox Right Now

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The term “free-to-play” has slowly lost the negative connotation it once held, thanks to the rise of high-quality titles like Fortnite, Rocket League, and Apex Legends. Free-to-play games have come to dominate the medium by providing players access to some of the best online gaming experiences from some of the industry’s top development studios.

For those looking to get the most out of their Xbox console while saving a buck (or 70), we’ve compiled this list of the 15 best free-to-play Xbox games available in 2023. All games on this list are available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

For paid options, check out our picks for the best Xbox Series X games right now.

Since its release in 2019, Apex Legends has been one of the most popular and populated free-to-play shooters on the market. What started as a battle royale game has evolved into a full-fledged online shooter, adding multiple maps and modes over the last four years.

Developer Respawn frequently updates Apex with gameplay tweaks, new playable characters, and adjustments to its maps and modes. Regardless of its free-to-play model, Apex has some of the best shooting mechanics among competitive first-person shooters, thanks to the developer’s Call of Duty and Titanfall lineage.

All game modes in Apex game be played for free, though new players start with access to only six of its 24 playable characters.

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A cartoony 2D platform fighter, Brawhalla is a suitable Smash Bros. substitute for those without a Nintendo console or the ability/desire to shell out $60. Its tight, snappy gameplay and eight-player support make it a great local or online party game.

Without spending any money players get access to a roster of nine fighters,