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Mr. Brownstone Oct 14, 2021 @ 6:21pm
Are games free for a limited time in my library after an event?
So, the halo games are on sale, and I got the mcc for free, so that begs the question, will these games be removed from my library after the event?
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Originally posted by DC-GS:
A very easy way to tell "free weekend" and "free to keep" apart:
Look at the price tag.

If there is a single price tag reduced by 100% to zero - you will keep the game once added.

If there is a free to play button (with a timer) and a price tag ( above 0 USD/EUR/whatever ), then you can only play it during the shown period. After it you wont be able to launch the game until you buy it (or goes on another free weekend).
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Carlos100 Oct 14, 2021 @ 6:27pm 
It clearly says free for 3 days then it goes
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FFL2and3rocks Oct 14, 2021 @ 6:28pm 
You don't get to keep it. That's why it's on sale, so you'll like it enough to buy it.
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Mr. Brownstone Oct 14, 2021 @ 6:32pm 
Originally posted by Carlos100:
It clearly says free for 3 days then it goes
i thought that possibly meant the window of time you could get it free for
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Mr. Brownstone Oct 14, 2021 @ 6:32pm 
Originally posted by FFL2and3rocks:
You don't get to keep it. That's why it's on sale, so you'll like it enough to buy it.
cosco samples in a nutshell
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happy Oct 14, 2021 @ 6:48pm 
no, they just give you the entire Halo Franchise for free.
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Crystal Sharrd Oct 14, 2021 @ 6:59pm 
It'll remain in your library until you buy the game or uninstall it, but it won't be playable.
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UCEY Oct 14, 2021 @ 7:34pm 
Some games might go on sale for 100% off, but most of the time it's just a trial weekend
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MoonC A T Oct 15, 2021 @ 1:00pm 
Steam DOES occasionally (rarely) give out games for free that will stay in your library permanently that normally cost money. In those cases, they are clearly labeled as such.

Event on the other hand means exactly that. You get to play the game free during the event, after which you need to buy it to continue playing.

CSGO is a bad example since it's free permanently.

Past examples that I can remember where the game is priced but given out free permanently include Little Nightmares, Company of Heroes 2 and others.
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my new friend Oct 15, 2021 @ 1:05pm 
Originally posted by ᴹᴼᴼᴺC A T:
Past examples that I can remember where the game is priced but given out free permanently include Little Nightmares, Company of Heroes 2 and others.
Portal, Payday 2, Left 4 Dead...
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MoonC A T Oct 15, 2021 @ 1:06pm 
Yep. Just have to be on at the right time or have good friends that let you know about them.
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my new friend Oct 15, 2021 @ 1:11pm 
Originally posted by ᴹᴼᴼᴺC A T:
Yep. Just have to be on at the right time or have good friends that let you know about them.
https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/12/1874000825168311776/ Keeps on getting locked.
Last edited by my new friend; Oct 15, 2021 @ 1:11pm
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Satoru Oct 15, 2021 @ 1:12pm 
Depends on the event

"Free weekends" tend to be 'free during the period only'

There are some free giveaway events, though those tend to be less frequent
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MoonC A T Oct 15, 2021 @ 1:13pm 
Originally posted by my new friend:
Originally posted by ᴹᴼᴼᴺC A T:
Yep. Just have to be on at the right time or have good friends that let you know about them.
https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/12/1874000825168311776/ Keeps on getting locked.
Why?
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my new friend Oct 15, 2021 @ 1:13pm 
Originally posted by ᴹᴼᴼᴺC A T:
Originally posted by my new friend:
https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/12/1874000825168311776/ Keeps on getting locked.
Why?
I'm guessing because Off Topic users bicker and derail way too much.
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MoonC A T Oct 15, 2021 @ 1:15pm 
True. No arguments there...
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