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Updated · Neowin · Jun 19
Epic Offers 2 Free PC Games as Valve Next Fest Runs Until June 22
Updated
Updated · Neowin · Jun 19

Epic Offers 2 Free PC Games as Valve Next Fest Runs Until June 22

3 articles · Updated · Neowin · Jun 19

Summary

  • Epic Games made Robobeat and Citizen Sleeper free on PC through June 25, with RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 and Voidwrought set to replace them the same day.
  • Valve's latest Next Fest is now live with thousands of indie demos until June 22, while free weekend events include Stellaris, Two Point Museum, Dead by Daylight and MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries.
  • Humble added 2 new bundles: a rhythm-game collection starting at $5 and a VR bundle starting at $10, topping out at $12 and $18 respectively.
  • Steam publishers are already discounting games ahead of the Summer Sale next week, with prices including Battlefield 6 at $34.99 and Cyberpunk 2077 at $17.99.
  • GOG has also opened its summer sale, extending the broader PC storefront push as major platforms compete for pre-summer spending.

Insights

With GTA 6's launch looming, are these sales a publisher's last chance to capture revenue before the market is completely upended?
As digital libraries grow, are gamers buying games or just long-term licenses that could disappear when servers shut down?
Amid storefront wars and antitrust lawsuits, is the 30% platform fee and limited digital ownership model finally nearing its end?