Xbox users might want to check out the multiplayer first-person shooter called Blindfire, as it recently went free-to-play. Developed by Double Eleven, Blindfire originally launched in October 2024 as an Early Access title across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC via Steam and Epic Games.
The gameplay premise in Blindfire is slightly different from most mainstream first-person shooters. Players need to strategically use light, as the battle arenas are mostly pitch black. The muzzle flash from each shot can reveal a player's position, forcing them to think twice before pulling the trigger.
The first title to join the Xbox Game Pass catalog in May 2026 is an iconic role-playing game from an award-winning developer.
As of May 5, 2026, Xbox Series X and S players can download Blindfire for free without an active Game Pass subscription. This is not a limited-time promotion, as developer Double Eleven has shifted the game from its original $9 USD price point to a free-to-play model. Blindfire has also gone free-to-play on the PlayStation Store, though the Steam and Epic Games Store versions still require a $9 purchase at the time of writing. However, the game's Steam listing notes that it...
