All articles tagged with #free download
SavageCG released Metallic BSDF+ for Blender, a free rework of the Metallic BSDF that adds multi-layer roughness and physically accurate metal presets drawn from peer‑reviewed data, using 5,403 nodes. It includes 30+ metals, is optimized with Menu Switches for performance, and uses anisotropy for scratches and wear effects. No AI was used. The creator plans an online asset library with future wear effects and automatic updates.
A new indie 2D noir card battler, Project KILLDANCE from Toge Productions, released on Steam January 15 and is completely free to download with no microtransactions. It’s already earning a 96% Very Positive rating from around 58 reviews, with players praising its blend of turn-based and bullet-hell action and short playthroughs (about 20 minutes). The title originated from the 2023 Toge Greenhouse game jam, and developers hint at potential expansion due to strong feedback.
Square Enix has released a free demo of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade for Xbox Series X|S, featuring the entire first chapter, with save data transferable to the full game launching on January 22, 2026, and bonus items available for players who try the demo.
A new free mod for Cyberpunk 2077 called 'Card Collection - Treasure Hunt' allows players to find and collect 100 hidden cards across Night City, rewarding them with in-game currency and offering a chance to win additional rewards by completing the collection, providing a fresh way for fans to engage with the game while awaiting future updates or a sequel.
The USGS has released a free, detailed 25K Recreational Topo series of topographic maps designed for hikers, bikers, and boaters, emphasizing trails, water sources, and landmarks with a clear, consistent layout, accessible via a web app, and supporting safe outdoor exploration with current data and offline capabilities.
Sony released a free demo for Lost Soul Aside, a game developed under the China Hero Project, but the full game has received poor reviews due to performance problems, especially on PC, and lack of review codes prior to release suggests caution before purchase.
Brendan Greene, creator of PUBG, has announced a surprise free open beta for his new survival game Prologue, which emphasizes isolation and survival mechanics on an 8x8 km map, available now on Steam and Epic Games Store ahead of its Early Access release later this year.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is offering a limited-time free download for a week, along with special in-game challenges and rewards in Red Dead Online, including the white Vaquero Baroque Spurs for completing a Legendary Bounty, along with discounts on Bounty Hunter items, all running through early September.
Sony and Steam are offering a free DLC for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers on PS5 as an apology for launch issues, including performance problems and pre-order reward mishaps, with plans for future patches to improve gameplay.
Cyberpunk 2077 is now available for free on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, causing excitement among fans who regard it as one of the best sci-fi RPGs, despite its rocky launch in 2020.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 offers a two-hour free demo for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers, allowing players to try the game before purchasing, with access to the first mission and city exploration, amidst mixed reviews of the full game.
Nine classic Sega games are currently free for iPhone users, but support for these titles will soon end, so players are encouraged to download them now before they are removed from the App Store, as part of the discontinued Sega Forever program.
Xbox Series X and Series S users have received a free dynamic theme to coincide with the release of "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" by MachineGames and Bethesda. While the game itself costs $69.99 or is available through some Xbox Game Pass subscriptions, the theme is free and features subtle animations like moving vines. The availability of this freebie is unclear, but past dynamic themes for Xbox Series X|S have remained accessible indefinitely.
Epic Games is offering free downloads of the classic Unreal Gold and Unreal Tournament games for PC, with installers available that include the latest OldUnreal patch for compatibility with modern Windows systems. These versions can also work with mods like UnrealHD and Unreal Evolution, enhancing graphics and gameplay. Epic Games has authorized OldUnreal to distribute these games, and Linux and macOS installers are in development.
PlayStation users can now download a free Kratos-inspired enamel pin by joining the PlayStation Stars loyalty program, without needing a PlayStation Plus subscription. This comes as part of the celebration following the announcement of God of War Ragnarök's upcoming PC port release in September.