Activision and Infinity Ward has entered a partnership with Xbox to release a free demo version of "Call of Duty: Ghosts" this coming weekend, Cinemablend reported. Starting on Friday, March 7, Xbox One and 360 gamers can download the multiplayer demo for free and play through Xbox Live.

Here is the press release posted on the game's website:

"For the first time in franchise history, Activision and Infinity Ward are partnering up with Xbox to bring a 'Call of Duty: Ghosts' Multiplayer demo to Xbox Live this coming weekend! From Friday, March 7, (10am/PST) to Monday, March 10 (10am/PST), players on Xbox One and Xbox 360 will be able to download the demo and try out 'Call of Duty: Ghosts' Multiplayer at no cost.

Included are three multiplayer maps - Strikezone, Warhawk, and Prison Break; three Multiplayer modes - Search and Rescue, Domination, and Team Deathmatch; as well as the original Extinction game mode - Point of Contact. For those that don't already own 'Call of Duty: Ghosts,' there's no other opportunity than this weekend to jump in and experience it for yourself!"

For Microsoft, this special gaming event is an opportunity to entice players to purchase an Xbox Live subscription. The free demo release also brings gamers back to Microsoft, which is just in time for the March 11 launch of Titanfall, which many people are referring to as "Call of Duty with Mechs." As for Activision, giving players a glimpse of the "Ghosts" multiplayer demo may drive people to buy "Call of Duty: Ghosts."

"Call of Duty: Ghosts" is the tenth installment in the game's series. It was first released in November of last year for the PC, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 consoles. It was developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision and Square Enix for its release in Japan.