All articles tagged with #free to play
Towerborne, an Xbox Game Studios side-scrolling action RPG, is shifting from a free-to-play, always-online model to a paid game with offline capabilities, offering a complete experience without monetization mechanics, and will launch on February 26th for $24.99 (standard) and $29.99 (deluxe).
Ethernia is a new free 2D pixel-art online RPG developed by Pugna Studio, blending Skyrim's world-building with Stardew Valley's aesthetics, featuring real-time combat, a branching narrative, character customization, and multiplayer elements, available now on Steam for PC.
The upcoming open-world action RPG Where Winds Meet has surpassed 10 million pre-registrations, generating excitement with its martial arts and wuxia combat, multiplayer features, and free-to-play model, set for release on November 14 with ongoing seasonal updates.
Fantasy Grounds, a long-standing D&D virtual tabletop, has shifted to a free-to-play model, offering core features at no cost while keeping its licensed content and assets behind a paywall, aiming to increase accessibility and lower barriers for players.
EA has launched Battlefield Redsec, a free-to-play battle royale mode set on the largest map, Fort Lyndon, featuring 100-player matches, tactical destruction, and a new Gauntlet mode, alongside ongoing updates for Battlefield 6 including new maps, modes, and in-game content.
Quantic Dream has announced its first multiplayer game, Spellcasters Chronicles, a free-to-play 3v3 arena battle game featuring mage characters with a deck-building system, with a closed beta planned for late 2025 and gameplay showcased at TwitchCon.
Tencent's Grey State Studio announced 'Rules of Engagement: The Grey State,' a free-to-play horror-themed tactical FPS/RPG for PC set to launch in 2026, featuring a dangerous dimension filled with monsters, a high-stakes gameplay loop, and customizable classes, with a focus on community involvement and cosmetic monetization.
Fire Emblem Shadows, a new mobile entry in the Fire Emblem series, attempts to combine social deduction with auto-battler gameplay but ultimately fails to deliver a strategic or engaging experience, feeling more like a cash-grab than a true Fire Emblem game.
NetEase Games is releasing Marvel Rivals for PS4 on September 12 alongside its Season 4 update, 'The Heart of the Dragon,' featuring new storylines involving characters like Hela, Angela, and Doctor Doom, and exploring the fate of the Immortal Dragon and the threat to the Heavens.
EA's Skate reboot is set to launch its early access on September 16 across multiple platforms, allowing players to experience a multiplayer, open-world skateboarding game for free before its official release, with ongoing updates and live events planned.
The classic Delta Force series is returning to PlayStation 5 as a free-to-play multiplayer shooter, featuring modes like PvP, extraction, and a campaign based on Black Hawk Down, with early access available before its official release on August 19. Despite mixed reviews, the game is currently one of the most played on Steam.
GungHo's multiplayer game Ninjala will continue its Season 21 and Ninjala Pass indefinitely, with ongoing events and server support, despite winding down major updates after five years.
Digital Extremes has released a pre-alpha version of Soulframe: Preludes, a free-to-play action MMORPG with a focus on swords, magic, and exploration in a bright, hopeful world inspired by movies like Princess Mononoke. Players can try the early version during TennoCon 2025, provide feedback, and explore the game's evolving content before its full release.
Mecha Break is an exciting multiplayer game that captures the thrill of piloting mechs in classic anime style, featuring diverse game modes and a variety of mechs, but it is hampered by poor tutorials, limited customization options, and aggressive monetization, which detract from its potential to be a standout in the genre.
Infinity Nikki, a PS5 console exclusive gacha game, has achieved 10 million downloads shortly after its launch, alongside Marvel Rivals. To celebrate, developer Infold Games is offering players 10 Free Draws, available until December 31. Infinity Nikki, also available on PC and mobile with cross-play support, has not announced an Xbox release.