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Monster Hunter Wilds demo heading to Nintendo Switch 2 next week
Capcom will release a free "Prologue" demo for Monster Hunter Wilds on Nintendo Switch 2 starting October 19 in North America and October 20 in Europe. The demo allows players to experience the beginning of the game, with save data carrying over to the full release, which supports local multiplayer.
Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo Launches on October 19th for Switch 2
Capcom announced that the Prologue Demo for Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on October 19th for the Nintendo Switch 2, allowing players to carry over their save data to the full game. The full game is set to release on December 4th for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, with a paid expansion, Ascendance, planned for 2027.
Gargantuan cop immersive sim Militsioner now has an acrophobia-inducing demo, and yes, I did somehow manage to fail the tutorial
The immersive sim Militsioner has released a new demo that allows players to experience its acrophobia-inducing environments and unique gameplay mechanics. The demo features a tutorial where players are interrogated by a giant cop, and showcases the game's open-air prison setting and escape-plotting elements. Militsioner is currently slated for a 2027 release.
ArcheAge Chronicles opens a PvP-centric demo on October 19
ArcheAge Chronicles will feature a PvP-centric demo during Steam Next Fest, opening on October 19th and running until the 26th. Players can engage in Player versus Player combat in the Diamond Shores zone with classes like Warrior, Ranger, Mage, and Berserker, though lifeskills will not be included.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Gets Free Demo To Let You Prove You’re Worthy to Hunt The Night
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has released a free demo on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, allowing players to try out protagonist Rose Belmont. The demo's save data will transfer to the full game, which launches on October 15th.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse gets free demo ahead of October launch
A free demo for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch, offering the game's first chapter with progress carrying over to the full release. The game, developed by the Dead Cells team, is set to launch on October 15.
Entire Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Game Available to Play for Free in Nintendo Switch Demo, But There’s a Catch
The entire game of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is available to play for free on Nintendo Switch via a demo until September 30. This allows players to experience the full game before deciding to purchase.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is Getting A Free Demo on October 1st
A playable demo for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will be released on October 1st, allowing players to experience a portion of the game before its full launch on October 15th. The demo will feature Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont, investigating a monster outbreak in Paris, with save data carrying over to the full release.
We Can Take A Small Bite Of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Early
Konami has announced that a free demo for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will be available on October 1, with progress carrying over to the full release on October 15. The demo will feature the opening chapter, allowing players to control Rose Belmont and utilize her sword and tarot cards. The game will run at 30fps on Nintendo Switch and 60fps on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World getting demo today
Square Enix is releasing a demo for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World today for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch owners. This allows players to try the game before its full release.
Crimson Desert kan nu testas i 20 minuter direkt i Twitch
Crimson Desert is now available for a 20-minute trial directly on Twitch, requiring no download as it streams via Amazon Gamelift. This new feature allows players to test the game without installation, though Pearl Abyss warns that stream quality may vary based on internet connection.
Lunadra: Luna Awakens the Legendary Dragon receives 2.0.0 update and Nintendo eShop demo
Lunadra: Luna Awakens the Legendary Dragon has received a major 2.0.0 update, introducing features like a boss rush mode, weapon upgrades, and fast travel between villages. A free demo is now available on the Nintendo eShop in multiple regions, previously only being accessible in Japan.
Grab a Stormforge Steam demo key to play early today – ahead of tomorrow’s public release
Roboto Games is distributing Steam demo keys for their upcoming co-op RPG, Stormforge, inspired by The Stormlight Archive. Players can claim keys to access the demo before its public release tomorrow, which features character creation with three classes, exploration of starting biomes, and a boss encounter.
PlayStation 5 Users Can Play Major Upcoming RPG for Free Soon, Per Leak
A leak from the PlayStation Store suggests that a demo for the upcoming 2026 PlayStation 5 exclusive RPG, Phantom Blade Zero, will be available for free soon. The listing was quickly removed, but indicated an announcement is imminent, possibly around the upcoming State of Play event focused on the game.
Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo is Out Now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S
A new playable demo for Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, allowing players to experience up to Chapter 1-3 with progress carrying over to the full game. This release coincides with new, more affordable bundles for the title, which has already sold over 11 million copies.
PlayStation 5 Players Can Now Play Acclaimed 2025 RPG for Free
PlayStation 5 players can now download a free demo for Capcom's upcoming action RPG, Monster Hunter Wilds. The demo, available on the PlayStation Store, allows players to experience the first three chapters of the game offline, with full character creator access and the ability to carry over save data to the full release. Capcom has also updated the PS Store listings for the game, with the standard edition priced at $39.99 and the Gold Edition at $79.99.
Skimmies – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Skimmies is an arcade action adventure game where players control a stone skimming across dangerous rivers, dodging obstacles, battling enemies, and aiming for uninterrupted runs. The game features a World Tour mode with eight biomes and boss fights, as well as an Endless Mode. A beta demo is available for download on Steam.
Game Demos
The demo for Book & Horn is now available on Steam for PC. This cozy lane-defense adventure features a witch and her apprentice mixing ingredients and mastering alchemy. The game promises a unique blend of strategy and magical crafting.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Gets a Free Demo - NintendoFuse
Nintendo has released a free demo for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on the Nintendo Switch 2. Players can download the demo from the eShop via the game's page on the console, web browser, or the Nintendo Store mobile app.
PLAY THE FIRST TWO MISSIONS FROM TEMPEST RISING'S UPCOMING NEW SINGLE-PLAYER CAMPAIGN NOW ON STEAM
A new demo for the real-time strategy game Tempest Rising is now available on Steam as part of TactiCon, featuring the first two missions of its upcoming third faction, the Veti. The full expansion, "The Veti's Wrath," will launch later this year, adding an 11-mission single-player campaign and full multiplayer integration for the Veti faction.