Battlefield 6 leads the pack as America’s top-selling video game last year. Now some Xbox players get a chance to try it free. Subscribers to Xbox Game Pass can grab the title right away through the Microsoft Store. The offer lasts until February 22. Players keep access only while their subscription stays active.

This marks the first time a Battlefield game has claimed the annual U.S. sales crown. Circana data shows it outsold all rivals in 2025. Call of Duty stumbled that year, opening the door. Only Hogwarts Legacy and Red Dead Redemption 2 had pulled off similar feats recently among non-Call of Duty titles.

EA timed the trial smartly. The publisher slashed the digital price to $45.49 from $69.99—a 35% drop. That’s the deepest digital yet for Battlefield 6. Physical copies have dipped lower in the past, hitting $30.29 at 57% off. Retail deals aren’t that aggressive now. Amazon lists it for $37.89.

The free play period could draw fresh blood to the multiplayer shooter. Longtime fans might welcome the boost. Battlefield 6 blends massive battles with solid gunplay. Reviewers praised its scale when it launched last year.

Xbox Game Pass keeps expanding its library. Subscribers also gained access to a classic RPG recently—one often hailed among the best games ever made. That title joins the roster for those looking beyond shooters.

Battlefield 6 arrived in 2025 to strong reviews. Many outlets scored it around 8 out of 10. Its success came amid a weak year for competitors. Players dove into sprawling maps and team-based chaos. The trial lets newcomers test the waters before buying.

EA pushes sales hard now. The sweetens the deal for non-subscribers. Xbox users without Game Pass can still snag it cheaper than full price. The combo of free trial and sale aims to hook more players into the franchise.

Downloads started rolling out this week. Eligible users see the game pop up in their Game Pass section. No extra fees apply during the window. After February 22, access ends unless someone purchases a copy.