Xbox is currently offering a discreet but strong gift on the Microsoft Store : a cult RPG, exclusive to consoles, becomes free for all players. The title, from Xbox Game Studios, is playable on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
It is about Wasteland Remastered2020 version of the 1988 post-apocalyptic RPG Wastelandwhich largely inspired the series Fallout. The game is currently listed as “Free” on the French store instead of around €14.99, for a limited time: let’s see what it’s worth and how to get it back without paying anything.
Wasteland Remastered free on Xbox: what is this cult RPG offered?
Released in 1988, Wasteland was developed by Interplay Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. We follow the Desert Rangers in an America ravaged by a nuclear holocaust, with choices that truly change the world, an approach that will serve as a model for Fallout Next.
The remastered version released in 2020, signed inXile Entertainment And Krome Studios on behalf of Xbox Game Studiosmodernizes the graphics and audio, adds dubbing and a 3D interface while keeping the gameplay very “old school”.
On the console side, the remaster remains an exclusive Xbox : playable on Xbox One and on Xbox Series via backwards compatibility, it does not exist on PS4nor on PS5nor on Nintendo Switch. Allow between 15 and 40 hours of gameplay depending on how you explore and manage the turn-based tactical combat.
How to get Wasteland Remastered free on Microsoft Store Xbox and PC?
On console, the procedure is simple: from your Xbox One Or Xbox Seriesopen it Microsoft Storesearch for “Wasteland Remastered”, check that the price is €0.00 then validate. The game is then permanently linked to your account, even if you don’t download it right away.
On PC, go through the application Xbox or through the store Microsoft Store on Windows, search for the game and click “Get.” Thanks to the program Xbox Play Anywherethis free acquisition allows you to play it equally on PC and console, with your saves synchronized.
Note that Wasteland Remastered is already in the Xbox Game Pass catalog. Taking advantage of the offer, however, remains smart: once “purchased” for €0, the game will remain playable even if you cut your subscription or if Microsoft one day decides to withdraw the title from the service.
How long will Wasteland Remastered remain free, and for what type of player?
On the French sheet of Microsoft Store, Wasteland Remastered appears as free with no visible end date. Regional communications in Asia mention an offer valid until September 2, 2026 at 2 a.m. Beijing time, or the evening of September 1 in France, but nothing is officially confirmed for Europe.
If in doubt, it’s best to add it to your library now, especially since it normally costs $14.99, or around €14.99. This gift is mainly aimed at players curious to discover the roots of Fallout and fans of turn-based tactical RPGs, willing to put up with a dated interface and a lot of reading.