# Free PC game and free weekend notification thread **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** video-games-e-games\ **Created:** [November 13, 2014, 8:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513 "2014-11-13T08:16:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 37
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2020, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/723 "2020-06-12T00:28:21Z")
Snake Pass – you know, that 3D platformer where you control a snake like an actual snake – is [free on Humble Store](https://www.humblebundle.com/store/snake-pass-free-game) right now. ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2020, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/724 "2020-06-12T13:18:33Z")
[Hitman: Absolution](https://www.gog.com/game/hitman_absolution) is currently available for free from [GOG.com](http://GOG.com) ---
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2020, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/725 "2020-06-13T13:33:17Z")
[Theater of War 2: Kursk](https://freebies.indiegala.com/theatre-of-war-2-africa-1943/) ---
**Author:** ![Doug\_K](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b5ac83/32.png) [@Doug\_K](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doug_K)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/726 "2020-06-14T20:39:38Z")
> [@Whack-a-Mole](#): > > ARK: Survival Evolved and Samurai Showdown NeoGeo Collection (six NEOGEO titles) are currently free on EPIC Game Store. The store page for ARK shows it as Windows only. I have a Mac with BootCamp enabled, so I can switch to Windows, so I never let that keep me from snagging free games. But this time, I didn’t get the normal “This title is not compatible with your OS” warning. Turns out it’s also Mac compatible. ---
**Author:** ![Gray\_Ghost](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c0e974/32.png) [@Gray\_Ghost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gray_Ghost)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/727 "2020-06-14T21:34:38Z")
> [@And\_his\_buzzer\_goes](#): > > …There are some add-ons for ARK that are also free if you scroll down. Be very sure your HD has enough room, if you go for all of the free add-ons. I was surprised to see my 1 TB games drive nearly filled by the installation. ARK by itself, isn’t too bad. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2020, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/728 "2020-06-22T03:09:09Z")
Injustice: Gods Among Us is free to keep on Steam. ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2020, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/729 "2020-07-03T18:14:51Z")
[Armillo](https://store.steampowered.com/app/349520/Armillo/), a new “rolling 3D platformer” just launched on Steam and is free for a limited time. ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/730 "2020-07-04T00:16:47Z")
> [@Jophiel](#): > > [Armillo](https://store.steampowered.com/app/349520/Armillo/), a new “rolling 3D platformer” just launched on Steam and is free for a limited time. Thanks! Steam is really bad at letting its users know about free games (maybe I am missing something). I only ever know one is there via someone else telling me. Also, this one is a bit annoying. It had no way for me to claim the game without downloading it first. It was not a big download (2.4GB I think) so I went with it and then deleted it. I am guessing this is on purpose to get people to play it but it still annoyed me that they made me do it. ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/731 "2020-07-04T00:42:18Z")
I think that if you tell it to download and then cancel it, it’s added to your library regardless. But, yeah, that’s always an annoying bit when dealing with free Steam games. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2020, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/732 "2020-07-08T02:08:39Z")
Watch Dogs 2 will be free-to-keep on Uplay on July 12. ---
**Author:** ![And\_his\_buzzer\_goes](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/and_his_buzzer_goes/32/377_2.png) [@And\_his\_buzzer\_goes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/And_his_buzzer_goes)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2020, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/733 "2020-07-08T11:22:54Z")
It look very specific though [rockpapershotgun.com](https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/07/06/you-can-grab-watch-dogs-2-free-during-ubisoft-forward-on-july-12/) > You need to grab it while the show’s live, meaning you’ll have about a 45 minute window to make those dogs yours. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2020, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/734 "2020-07-08T14:43:33Z")
> [@And\_his\_buzzer\_goes](#): > > You need to grab it while the show’s live, meaning you’ll have about a 45 minute window to make those dogs yours Thank you. What is the exact window, including time zone? Anyone know? ---
**Author:** ![And\_his\_buzzer\_goes](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/and_his_buzzer_goes/32/377_2.png) [@And\_his\_buzzer\_goes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/And_his_buzzer_goes)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/735 "2020-07-08T17:13:10Z")
It’s mentioned at the link: > It looks like you’ll want to head to their [Ubisoft Forward page](https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/forward) and log in up at the top right of the page. The main show runs between 8:00-8:45pm BST / 12:00-12:45pm PDT. ---
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2020, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/736 "2020-07-09T16:00:14Z")
What are the odds their system stands up to millions of people trying to claim a free game during a 45-minute window? Going to be a 404-fest I’m afraid. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2020, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/737 "2020-07-09T16:08:23Z")
I will try, but my hope is that they end up giving it away for all the next day as well. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/738 "2020-07-11T00:29:19Z")
A little tip for those who pick up WD2: The right side of the ATM benefits the bank; the left side benefits the user. ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2020, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/739 "2020-07-12T17:12:55Z")
Looks like you only need to watch for a minute to get WD2. Watching longer will get you rewards in some upcoming WD and AC games and an apparel cache key in Division 2. Watch Dogs 2 will be delivered to your account tomorrow. Be sure your Ubisoft and Twitch accounts are linked to get drops (including the game) > ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2020, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/740 "2020-07-12T18:04:01Z")
Is this something we do on the Uplay app? ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/741 "2020-07-12T18:11:29Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > Is this something we do on the Uplay app? There’s a UbiForward page linked to Ubisoft although, if possible, you might want to use Twitch (will need a Twitch account and to link to your Ubi account) since the UbiForward page seems to be screwing up and not accepting logins. Probably slammed. See the FAQ for a list of feeds you can watch and instructions on how to link Twitch to your Ubisoft account to get drops. [https://support.ubisoft.com/en-US/faqs/55660](https://support.ubisoft.com/en-US/faqs/55660) ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2020, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/742 "2020-07-12T19:05:27Z")
I was all logged in and it logged me out and now I can’t login to claim it. No shock. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513.md?page=36) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513.md?page=38)