Xbox

Save the date. And money. Set a calendar reminder for August 16, and you'll be all set to download and play your newest free games.

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August achievement challenges CLAIM VICTORY

HORIZON CHAMPION 50G – Become the Horizon Champion GET KNIGHTED 10G – Reach Reputation 1 with one the Knight Heroes SURVIVALIST 40G – Complete the game in Pure Survival Mode APPRENTICE PIN COLLECTOR 10G – Acquire a Collectible Pin for the first time

Speed across southern Europe in Forza Horizon 2, face battle‑hardened foes face‑to‑face in For Honor, travel to an icy planet to stop a terrifying outbreak in Dead Space 3, and unleash the power of the brush in Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two—August's Games with Gold are fast, heroic, and fun. Watch this month’s highlight reel

FREE GAMES ARE GOOD. DOUBLE FREE GAMES ARE BETTER. Backward Compatibility lets you play Games with Gold titles for the Xbox 360 on your Xbox One. That's double the amount of free games you get each month. Get them from the Gold tile on your console.

Here's what you could be playing: Xbox One Games

Aug. 1–31 Race across a massive, wide‑open world featuring dramatic weather in more than 200 classic, stylish, and fast cars. $19.99 Free Fasten your seat belt ESRB Rating: EVERYONE 10+

Aug.16 – Sept. 15 Feel the power of every strike as you conquer foes alone or with friends on this intense, believable battlefield. $59.99 Free Strike now ESRB Rating: MATURE 17+

Xbox 360 Games

Aug. 1–15 Scavenge for parts to create and customize weapons and tools—you'll need them to survive this treacherous, frozen planet. $19.99 Free Stop the outbreak ESRB Rating: MATURE 17+

Aug. 16–31 Join Mickey and Oswald in an epic battle to save the magical world of Wasteland and change it forever. $19.99 Free Wield the brush ESRB Rating: EVERYONE

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For Backward Compatibility, Xbox Live and broadband Internet required for initial download of game to console. Online multiplayer requires Xbox Live Gold subscription (sold separately). Free Games Offer: Game titles and number of games available through the Games with Gold program may vary by country and across Xbox One and Xbox 360 consoles. For paid Xbox Live Gold members only; active Gold membership required to play redeemed Xbox One games. Each participating game (selected by Xbox) available for redemption from Xbox Store during specific window. Requirements and available features vary across consoles; multiplayer between Xbox One and Xbox 360 not supported. Some titles may be available for play only by adult account holders 18 years and older. Kinect and/or hard drive required for some games. In‑game purchases available (sold separately); requires game access to play. Download charges may apply as set by your ISP. For Xbox Live Terms of Use and system requirements, see xbox.com/live.