At the time of this writing,PCgamers can claim bothDeath StrandingandMetro: Last Light Complete Editioncompletely free of charge, but the offers don’t last forever.PCgamers are often treated to free games with no subscriptions necessary, though the freebies are only ever available to claim within a limited window.
Both Steam and the Epic Games Store give away free games on a regular basis. With Steam the freebies are more irregular since they tend to be from the developers or publishers themselves as a promotional tactic, whereas theEpic Games Store gives away free gameson a set schedule. Most of the time the free games are lower-profile, indie releases, but right now PC gamers on Steam and the Epic Games Store have the opportunity to claim two bigger budget, AAA releases.
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From now until Thursday, May 25,Death Strandingis free on the Epic Games Store.Death Strandingearned mixed reviews at the time of its original release, but it is still notable as being the first Hideo Kojima-developed game since his dramatic departure from Konami.Metro: Last Light Complete Edition, meanwhile, is the original version of the hit first-person shooter gameMetro: Last Light, the second entry in theMetroseries. LikeDeath Stranding,Metro: Last Light Complete Editionis only free until May 25, so those interested should be sure to grab it for their digital libraries ASAP.
Free PC Games to Claim Right Now
As it so happens, both free games are being given away as part of ongoing promotions. InDeath Stranding’s case, it’s being given away for free to promote the ongoing Epic Games Mega Sale.Death Strandingis the first in what will be a series ofmystery games given away for free through the Epic Game Storeto try to bring users back to the digital storefront every week.
Metro: Last Light Complete Editionis being given away to promote a Steam sale where the entireMetroseries is being discounted.Metro 2033 Redux,Metro: Last Light Redux, and the Gold Edition ofMetro Exodusare all available at 80% off. The regular version ofMetro Exodushas a 77% discount, and all its DLC has been heavily discounted as well. Those that want the entire series can save 85% on theMetroSaga Bundle, which includes theReduxversions ofMetro 2033andMetro: Last Lightalong withMetro Exodusand its Expansion Pass.
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