Surprise for players Xbox : the post-apocalyptic RPG Wasteland Remastered just went free on the Microsoft Store. This is not a simple trial weekend but a real good deal: the game is permanently added to your account, even without Xbox Game Pass.
This free service comes as Xbox increases its gestures towards its community as the brand’s 25th anniversary approaches. But here, we’re talking about a complete remaster of a cult RPG from 1988 suddenly available, in France included. Enough to want to immediately check what the game offers, and how to recover it before a possible return to its usual price.
Wasteland Remastered free on Xbox: what exactly does this gift offer?
Released in 2020, Wasteland Remastered is the rework of the 1988 PC RPG Wastelanddeveloped by inXile Entertainment And Krome Studios For Xbox Game Studios. As summarized in the official description cited by GamingBible: “The RPG classic rises from the nuclear ashes”. You lead a squad of Desert Rangers in a devastated world, with turn-based tactical CRPG gameplay.
Usually sold for around 14 dollars, or around 15 €, the game currently appears at 0.00 € on the Microsoft Store Xboxwith a 100% discount. It remains listed as a title Xbox Game Passbut “purchasing” it for free grants you a permanent license. Thanks to the label Xbox Play Anywherethis same license is valid on Xbox One, Xbox SeriesWindows PC and, for affected subscribers, via Xbox Cloud Gaming. The offer seems global, French accounts have good access to it.
Wasteland Remastered free: how to get it back, and is it right for you?
On console, open the Microsoft Storetype “Wasteland Remastered“, check that the price displays €0.00, then validate via the obtain button to add it to your library. On PC, same principle via the application Xboxthe Microsoft Store or a simple browser connected to your Microsoft account. Once the €0 transaction is confirmed, the game remains linked to your profile for good.
Be careful though, we’re talking about a very old school RPG. Despite modernized 3D graphics and interface, Wasteland Remastered keeps its turn-based combat, lots of text and high difficulty. Reviews are mixed, with a “Mixed” status on Steam and a rating of around 2.8 on GOG, which confirms that the game is mainly aimed at fans of tactical CRPGs ready to get involved.
According to data from HowLongToBeatit takes around 16 hours to complete the main storyline, and over 30 hours if you complete all the quests and secrets. Enough to fill several evenings, especially for a title currently available.
Until when Wasteland Remastered will it remain free on Xbox, and why take advantage of it?
Microsoft did not give any explanation or end date, so the offer may disappear without warning. Might as well add Wasteland Remastered now to your account and let it wait in your library.