Three games spanning distinct genres are being offered to players for free, a move that has delighted fans during Warhammer Skulls, an annual celebration from Games Workshop.
The event brings fresh announcements and new insights into the Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40,000 universes, while existing titles receive special in-game events and a limited Steam sale. In a generous expansion, players are invited to sample three flagship titles at no cost, highlighting how the franchise blends co-op action, gritty dungeon crawling, and tactical warfare.
First on the list is Warhammer: Vermintide 2, a cooperative first-person shooter that channels the intensity of wave-based survival with a distinctive Warhammer flair. Teams confront relentless monstrous hordes and fearsome bosses as they push through a sequence of environments. The game has earned broad acclaim for its relentless action, cooperative depth, and evolving content, now available to download at no charge for a limited time.
The second title is Warhammer: Chaosbane, a potent action role-playing experience set in the rich Warhammer fantasy world. Players choose from a roster of heroes, each offering unique abilities and progression paths that power up as they battle through dark realms. Whether playing solo or with a party of up to four players, the goal remains the same: purge the realm of heretics and demons while uncovering the secrets that shape the saga’s fate.
Completing the trio is Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus, a tactical game that casts players as leaders of an Adeptus Mechanicus squad. The narrative unfolds on a newly discovered planet where Tech-Priests explore dangerous areas, repurpose extracted technologies, and fashion augmentations to their soldiers. The decisions players make influence the mission outcomes and lead to multiple endings, underscoring the game’s emphasis on strategy and consequence.
All three games—Chaosbane, Vermintide 2, and Mechanicus—are free for Xbox Live Gold members. The promotion runs on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, available until the early hours of Monday, June 6, giving players a chance to experience the breadth of Warhammer’s universes without a purchase commitment.