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MMORPG sandbox Pax Dei is planning a fixed free trial with a plot and PvP access
MMORPG sandbox Pax Dei is planning a fixed 7-day free trial that will grant access to the full game experience, including exploration, building, crafting, trading, clan participation, PvE, and PvP. While trial players receive a temporary plot for land claiming, it will be frozen and its contents sent to a redeeming queue upon trial expiration. This trial is intended to be a permanent feature, not a limited-time event.
Acclaimed PS5 roguelike shooter Saros gets a substantial free trial, but there's a catch
Housemarque has released a two-and-a-half-hour free trial for its PlayStation 5 roguelike shooter Saros. However, the trial is exclusively available to PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers, the highest tier of Sony's subscription service. Despite critical acclaim, Saros' sales have reportedly been slower than its predecessor, Returnal, leading to concerns about its commercial performance.
Trails In The Sky Chapter 1 Available for Free on Switch
Nintendo Switch owners can play The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st Chapter for free from July 6 to July 12. Access requires a Japanese Nintendo account and an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription. Save data from the free trial carries over to the purchased version.
Diablo IV’s new season awakens with new mechanics, item updates, and a Warlock taste test
Diablo IV's Season of Death Awakening has launched, introducing new mechanics like Pandemonium Ruptures and the Deathtoll Chamber mini-dungeon, alongside itemization updates focused on mythic uniques. Players can also try the Warlock class and the base game for free until July 7th, with progress carrying over.
Battlefield 6 Free Trial
A free trial for Battlefield 6 is currently available for PC and consoles, allowing players to experience the latest installment in the military first-person shooter series for seven days. The trial offers a chance to explore the new features and gameplay mechanics.
Diablo 4 Season of the Death Awakening kicks off next week with a Warlock free trial
Diablo 4's Season of Death Awakening begins next week, introducing new endgame activities, monsters, and a boss. Blizzard Entertainment is also offering a limited-time free trial for the Warlock class from June 30 to July 7, allowing players to test the new character up to level 25.
Free PS Plus Premium Being Offered to Select PS5 Players
Sony Interactive Entertainment is offering a limited, free one-week trial of PlayStation Plus Premium to select PlayStation 5 players who have never subscribed before. The offer requires redemption by July 5th, and users are advised to disable auto-renewal and remove payment information to avoid unexpected charges.
Battlefield 6 | REDSEC Gets Season 3 and Free Trial
Battlefield 6 | REDSEC has launched its third season, introducing new maps and game modes. To encourage new players, the game is also offering a week-long free trial.
Bungie saves Marathon Deluxe Edition mix-up by giving affected players the base game for free
Bungie is offering the base edition of Marathon for free to players who purchased the Deluxe Edition upgrade during a recent promotion on PlayStation. An issue arose where users were not clearly informed that the upgrade did not include the base game, leading to potential loss of access after the free trial. Bungie has since corrected the store messaging and is providing the base game to affected customers.
Marathon Deluxe Edition discount offers free-trial players bonuses without the full game, confusion ensues
Confusion has arisen around Marathon's Deluxe Edition on PlayStation, where a discounted version purchased by users does not include the full base game after a free trial ends. This issue stems from a PlayStation Store quirk that treated the free trial as the full game, allowing the discounted upgrade. Bungie has extended the free trial and offered in-game currency to mitigate player frustration.
Another Marathon Mess as Bungie Changes Misleading PS5 Store Description
Bungie is facing criticism for a misleading description on the PlayStation Store for its free trial of the first-person shooter Marathon. Players who downloaded the trial could purchase a "Deluxe Edition Upgrade" for $14.99, which was presented as including the full game but only offered cosmetic items and access for the duration of the trial. The product page has since been updated to clarify this, but the author suggests Sony should honor original purchases or offer refunds.
Bungie Is Letting Players Try Marathon for Free for a Limited Time
Bungie is offering a limited-time free trial for its upcoming game, Marathon. Players will have the opportunity to try out the game for free next week.
Marathon Free Trial Next Week
Bungie announced that Marathon will begin its Season 2 next Tuesday, featuring a new Developer Insights video. The update for the extraction shooter also includes information regarding a free trial period.
Marathon Is Embracing Survival Horror In Season 2, And You Can Try It For Free
Marathon's Season 2, launching June 2, will introduce a survival horror-themed map called Night Marsh, featuring a darker environment and new tools for navigation. Bungie is offering a free trial of Marathon from June 2-9 for players curious about the game, with progress carrying over to the full purchase. Season 2 also brings a new defensive "Runner Shell" called Sentinel and new weapons designed to synergize with it.
One Of 2025's Best Games Is Now Free For Switch Online Members
Nintendo is offering a free trial of the game Ball x Pit to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Europe until June 1st. Players can download the full game during this period. The article also mentions a positive review of the game, highlighting its balanced design.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Gets Chapter Pack, Patch, and Free Trial
Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment have released a new Iron Hands Chapter Pack for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Alongside the DLC, a patch and a free trial for the game have also been launched.
Demos and Freebies
KILLER INN, a fast-paced asymmetrical PvP shooter, is now available as a free trial on PC via Steam. The game focuses on eliminating opponents without discussion or voting.
Final Fantasy XI is expanding its free trial without time limits after realizing new players stick around
Final Fantasy XI producer and director Yoji Fujito has confirmed that the game's free trial will be expanded to remove the time limit and allow players to reach level 75. This change comes as the development team has observed sustained player interest beyond initial expectations, particularly following a crossover event with Final Fantasy XIV. An exact release date for the update has not yet been announced.
JUMP INTO THE ACTION FOR FREE IN THE FREE TRIAL VERSION OF KILLER INN
SQUARE ENIX has launched a free trial for their action shooter KILLER INN, allowing players to experience the game before purchasing. The trial coincides with a limited-time collaboration event featuring content from NieR:Automata, including new character skins and themed items. The paid version of KILLER INN is also available at a 75% discount until June 4, 2026.
JUMP INTO THE ACTION FOR FREE IN THE FREE TRIAL VERSION OF KILLER INN
SQUARE ENIX has launched a free trial for their asymmetrical team action shooter, KILLER INN, allowing players to experience the game before purchasing. The trial coincides with a limited-time collaboration event featuring NieR:Automata, adding themed skins, banners, emotes, and titles. The paid version of KILLER INN is also available at a 75% discount until June 4, 2026.