5 free games for PC, PlayStation and Xbox: strategy, action and more this weekend
A review of what to play these days, from Age of Empires IV to the Destiny 2 expansions, without paying an extra euro.

We’re starting to leave behind Gamescom 2022, which brings us the return of Dead Island 2 and the many announcements we need to take a close look at these days. In addition, we say goodbye to a week when PlayStation raised the price of PS5, a historical decision that opens an uncertain scenario for the future of the industry in economically troubled times. But let’s put all that aside and talk about what we love most at this time of Friday, free video games. This time we have five suggestions that include strategy, action and some dungeon.
Imperial Age IV [PC]
Type: Limited Time Trial
Age of Empires IV Free Game Week on Steam. The real-time strategy video game is heading towards its first anniversary, with a focus on both new updates and new kings looking to build their own empire in the fourth installment of an epic beloved by PC gamers.
- Play Age of Empires IV for free on Steam until August 29.
Bloody: Ritual of the Night [Xbox]
Type: Limited Time Trial
For those who prefer a solo adventure, there’s Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, a side-by-side metroidvania-style action/exploration RPG from Koji Igarashi. The video game received a lot of praise among Castlevania fans at the time and invites us to fight in a castle infested with demons.
- Play Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night for free with XBL Gold until August 29.
destiny 2 [Multi]
Type: Try their extensions for free
The Shadowkeep, Beyond Light, and The Witch Queen expansions will be available for free on all platforms this week only, as Bungie wants to celebrate the future of Destiny 2 after its launch. On the Epic Games Store and at the presentation of the new expansion Eclipse. .
- Play Destiny 2 expansions for free until August 30.
Ring of Pain [PC]
Write: Download and keep forever!
The Epic Games Store continues its commitment to indie games in its weekly giveaways, but a triple A has already been promised next Thursday and invites us to pick up the Ring of Pain, a turn-based roguelike with card elements that you can randomly dive into circular areas. Created games full of danger and rewards.
- Download Ring of Pain for free from the Epic Games Store until September 1.
Elder Scrolls Online [Multi]
Type: Limited Time Trial
We’re at QuakeCon, a celebration for Bethesda and their development teams, and that includes free entry to ESO. Players will be able to explore the ever-growing world of Tamriel on PC/Mac (excluding Steam), Xbox (Xbox Live Gold subscription required), PlayStation and Stadia until August 29.
- Play ESO for free on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Stadia until 29 August.
free games for everyone
Prime Gaming, Xbox Game Pass, PS Plus
The list of games to take advantage of the weekend doesn’t end there, as we have the option to discover new free games for subscribers on services like PlayStation Plus, Xbox Live Gold, Stadia Pro, Prime Gaming or Game Pass.
Source: 3D Juegos