Free-to-Play Games: Hype Builds

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• FragPunk
• Path of Exile 2
• Sonic Rumble
• Madoka Magica Magia Exedra
• Mini Royale
• Dungeon Stalkers
• Arena Breakout: Infinite
• Tom Clancy's The Division: Resurgence
• Splitgate 2
• Paradise
• Neverness to Everness
• Arknights: Endfield
• Perfect New World
• Karlson
• Special Mention: Deadlock

Gaming can be an expensive hobby. Whether you're a console gamer or a PC enthusiast, building a gaming setup requires a significant financial investment. And once you've got the hardware, the cost of software adds up quickly. While services like Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus offer extensive game libraries for a monthly fee, many AAA titles aren't included, meaning gamers often shell out $69.99 or more for each new release.

Free-to-play games offer a compelling alternative, providing entertainment between premium purchases. Many successful titles utilize this model, and the selection is only set to grow in the coming years. But which highly-anticipated free games are slated for release in 2025 and beyond? While confirmed release dates for many free-to-play titles remain scarce, several promising games are in development and could launch soon.

Updated January 5, 2025 by Mark Sammut: As the new year progresses, more free-to-play games will be unveiled and released. 2024 was a strong year for the free-to-play market, and there's every indication that 2025 will continue this trend.

• Added: Madoka Magica Magia Exedra

FragPunk

A Stylish Hero Shooter with Card-Based Gameplay