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Free Play Days – MLB The Show 26, The Alters, and Stuffed
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play MLB The Show 26, The Alters, and Stuffed for free from July 9 to July 12. Players can continue their progress and keep achievements if they purchase the games at a discounted price during the event.
Aion 2 releases monetization plan with optional $15 sub, battle pass, cash shop, and founder packs
NCsoft has detailed the monetization strategy for the global edition of Aion 2, set to launch this fall as a free-to-play title. The plan includes an optional $15 monthly subscription, battle passes, a cash shop primarily for cosmetics and consumables, and founder packs. The game will feature two currencies, Kina earned through gameplay and Quna as the premium currency, with an exchange system similar to Guild Wars 2.
Digimon Up Brings the Digivice Dream to Mobile on July 15
Digimon Up, a free-to-play monster-raising RPG, is launching on July 15 for iOS and Android devices. Developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the game aims to replicate the nostalgic Digivice experience by allowing players to raise, train, and bond with their Digimon on the go. The title will feature in-app purchases and loot boxes.
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis Shutting Down Oct 2026 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Square Enix will shut down the free-to-play RPG Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis on October 7, 2026. Players can no longer purchase premium currency, and the game will remain playable until the shutdown date. Refunds for unused premium currency are being offered to players in Taiwan, but not the Philippines. The game launched on iOS and Android in September 2023 and on PC via Steam in December 2023, but failed to maintain a significant player base despite featuring the story of a young Sephiroth.
Codename CURE II Storms Steam July 24, Bringing a Day-One DLC Pack
Codename CURE II, a free-to-play cooperative first-person shooter, is set to launch on Steam on July 24, 2026. Developed by Raptor Byte and published by indie.io, the game will also feature a Combat Specialist Pack DLC at launch. The game supports five-player squads or offline play with AI bots, featuring dynamic objective-based missions and class-based combat.
Skill-Based Football Sim Strikers Club Kicks Off July 17th And Will Be 100% Free To Play!
Oddshot Games announced that its physics-driven multiplayer football simulation, Strikers Club, will launch on PC via Steam on July 17, 2026, as a completely free-to-play title. Following a successful demo during Steam Next Fest with over 60,000 players, the game will feature skill-based, player-controlled gameplay for matches ranging from 1v1 to 11v11.
Germany’s Mobile Games Market: Growing Revenue and a Diverse Community
Mobile games revenue in Germany reached approximately 2.7 billion euros in 2025, a 3% increase from the previous year, continuing a 25% growth trend since 2021. Over 28 million people play mobile games in Germany, with the average player age at 38.8 years and women making up 56% of the player base. The majority of revenue is generated through in-app purchases, driven by the free-to-play model.
Free To Play? The Legend of Fireball Blasts Onto Xbox With Explosive Upgrades
The Legend of Fireball has launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S as a free-to-play title. Players can download the base game at no cost, with optional Hot and Deluxe Editions available for purchase, bundling DLC, boosters, and in-game currency to accelerate progress.
PS Store Drops Pair of Fun Free PS5 Games, Trophies Included
The PlayStation Store is offering two free PlayStation 5 games, The Legend of Fireball and Splash of Color, both of which include straightforward trophies, including Platinum. These titles are described as relaxing and zen, providing a few hours of gameplay without requiring any purchase, though optional paid add-ons are available.
Lost Vessel launches free-to-play July 6: a sci-fi idle RPG where deep solo progression pours into a co-op endgame
Lazy Frog Games announced that its sci-fi idle RPG, Lost Vessel, will launch free-to-play on July 6, 2026, for PC and Steam Deck, with cross-platform save support. The game emphasizes a transition from deep solo progression to cooperative endgame activities like shared expeditions and world bosses, featuring a strictly cosmetic-only monetization model.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7, Diablo 4, And More Games Are Free On Xbox This Weekend
Microsoft is offering several games for free on Xbox over the July 4th weekend as part of its Free Play Days promotion. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer and Zombies are available until July 6, and Diablo IV until July 7. Demonschool and The Stone Madness have two-hour trials available until July 5. Some titles, like Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure, require an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
Battlefield 6 is an FPS where 'the guy obsessed with metas is having the least fun', and it's…
EA is offering a free trial for Battlefield 6 from June 30 to July 6, granting access to five modes and four maps. The trial is available through EA's Redsec portal on PC, including Steam and the Epic Games Store. Additionally, the full game is currently 50% off on Steam.
Lord Of The Trough Released
Lord Of The Trough, a free-to-play game developed by Rory O'Brien and Buck50 Games, has been released on Windows via Steam. The game is also supported by four paid DLC packs.
Pokémon Champions Hits 10 Million Downloads Worldwide
Pokémon Champions has surpassed 10 million downloads worldwide across mobile and Nintendo Switch platforms shortly after its mobile launch. To celebrate, developers are offering players 100 free Fast Coupons, redeemable via the in-game mailbox until August 31, 2026. The game features cross-platform battles and integration with Pokémon HOME.
How to get the Haalvu in Warframe
Players can obtain the new Sentient weapon, the Haalvu, in Warframe by watching TennoCon 2026 on Twitch for 30 consecutive minutes between 11:00 AM and 4:30 PM ET on July 10th, 2026. The weapon will be delivered to linked accounts and comes with a free weapon slot and an Orokin Catalyst. The Haalvu functions as a powerful artillery weapon that can split into eight separate rifles.
Age Of Empires Mobile: PC Edition Is A Different Kind Of Empire Builder
Age of Empires Mobile: PC Edition, a free-to-play version of the mobile strategy game, is now available on PC via the Xbox Store and Steam. This version is rebuilt for mouse and keyboard controls, featuring a faster pace and enhanced visuals, but is not available on Xbox consoles. It supports cross-play and cross-progression with the mobile version.
The Queen's Gondola Released
The Queen's Gondola, described as a "cozy horror anomaly game," has been released on PC via Steam and is free-to-play. The game supports both English and French languages.
Delta Force Announces New Season Meltdown, Launching June 30 with New Maps, Modes and Rainbow Six Siege Collaboration
Team Jade announced Season Meltdown for Delta Force, launching June 30, featuring a new map, AZ3 Nuclear Plant, with escalating hazards and a new boss. The update also introduces a new Operator, N-Two, two new weapons, and a collaboration with Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. Delta Force is a free-to-play tactical shooter available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, iOS, and Android.
A team of Anarchy Online F2P ‘froobs’ defeated the MMORPG’s final raid boss after two years of prep
A dedicated group of free-to-play players in the MMORPG Anarchy Online successfully defeated the game's final raid boss, known as the Beast. This achievement was accomplished after two years of preparation, with the players overcoming significant gear and strategy limitations faced by free accounts.
EverQuest Legends tweaks spell and weapon upgrades as OG EverQuest makes its 2023 expansion F2P
EverQuest Legends is introducing a new Spell Upgrade System during its beta phase, allowing players to invest motes to enhance spell scaling for mana costs, cast times, damage, and more. The weapon upgrade system will be reverted, and some Berserker Stance functionality will be restored. Separately, the original EverQuest has made its 2023 Laurion's Song expansion free-to-play.