Steam Offers Free Play for Stranded Deep and Battlefield 6 Until October 19
Both games are discounted 60% during the promotion, but the free access is not a free-to-keep deal and ends on October 19 at 10 a.m. PT for Stranded Deep.
Steam is running free-play promotions for Stranded Deep and Battlefield 6 from October 15 through October 19, 2026, according to screenrant.com. Both games are discounted 60% during the event.
Stranded Deep is free to play until October 19 at 10 a.m. PT and is discounted to $7.99. Battlefield 6 is free to play from October 15 through October 19 and is discounted to $27.99 on Steam during the promotion.
The Battlefield 6 free trial gives access to the full game, including all available game modes, events, and Battlefield Portal. The game requires an EA account linked to Steam and a persistent internet connection.
The offers are not free-to-keep deals; access ends unless the games are purchased. Battlefield REDSEC remains a separate free-to-play experience.
Battlefield 6 was released back in 2025. A developer update published on October 15 discussed Stranded Deep 2, introducing details about its desert environment and wildlife.
Quick answers
How long is Battlefield 6 free to play on Steam?
Battlefield 6 is free to play on Steam from October 15 through October 19, 2026.
How much does Stranded Deep cost during the promotion?
Stranded Deep is discounted 60% to $7.99 during the free-play promotion, which ends October 19 at 10 a.m. PT.
Do I keep the games after the free-play period?
No. The offers are not free-to-keep deals; access ends unless the games are purchased.