Turns out, Avatar isn't the only game with a free trial this weekend. And this Early Access RPG is taking off on Steam.
With the new release calendar for early 2026 still looking a bit slim, many gamers are looking for something new to play. And a few developers are taking advantage of that by offering up a chance to check out their games free of charge.
Starting on January 22nd,is temporarily free to play to show off its latest major free update. The game has been in Early Access onwas pretty high at the time of launch, with concurrent players quickly hitting over 36K. As often happens, however, the player count tapered off over the years. Other updates, such as aImage courtesy of Moon Studios GmbH Should we all be running to Steam to hit that free “Play Game” button before the timer runs out on January 26th at 1 PM ET? Based on the reviews and fairly steady player count, it seems like the answer is yes.has a Very Positive average rating on Steam. Players praise its combat as “visceral and challenging,” something many Souls-like fans crave. But it’s not just about the combat. The art style, overall gameplay flow, and atmosphere have all received high praise, with several reviews going so far as to call the game a “masterpiece.” There are certainly still some rough edges to iron out in Early Access, but it seems likeAnd the developers are continuing to build on that foundation with regular updates big and small throughout the Early Access period. This latest update, which went live on January 22nd, is its biggest patch yet. TheUpcoming Open-World RPG Could Be the Pirate Game We’ve Been Waiting For Though many of us prefer a single-player RPG experience, sometimes, it’s fun to party up with friends in a video game like you would inwith free private realms for players to enjoy with their friends. The patch also brought in extensive QoL updates, so now is a great time to tryis available for PC via Steam in Early Access. You can download and play the game for free until 1 PM ET on January 26th. After that, the game is $39.99 USD at full price, but will be on sale for 40% off until February 5th. So if you enjoy the game during the free trial period, you can keep the adventure going for just $24.2026 PS5 Exclusive Game Releasing Soon Has Divided PlayStation Fans
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