A Highly Acclaimed Multiplayer Game Is Free on Steam for a Limited Time

Steam players have a limited-time opportunity to permanently claim Warhammer: Vermintide 2 for free, as developer Fatshark celebrates a major milestone for the studio.

The cooperative action game is available at no cost until November 23, marking ten years of Fatshark’s “Tide” series, which began with the original Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide back in 2015. Once added during the promotion window, the game remains in your library forever.

Normally priced at $30, Vermintide 2 is a four-player cooperative experience that pits teams against overwhelming hordes of Chaos forces and the rat-like Skaven. Combat emphasizes melee weapons, teamwork, and tight level design, making it feel closer to a fantasy brawler than a traditional shooter.

Often compared to classic co-op survival games, Vermintide 2 replaces firearms with swords, hammers, and magic, rewarding precise timing and coordinated play. Each character class offers distinct abilities, encouraging replayability across multiple runs.

Despite launching in 2018, the game continues to receive active support. Fatshark has rolled out free updates, balance improvements, and additional modes over the years, including the Versus mode introduced recently. Just this week, the game received a new level that revisits a fan-favorite location from the first Vermintide.

This isn’t the first time the studio has offered the game for free, but it remains a rare opportunity. Outside of this promotion, Vermintide 2 is still sold at full price on consoles, though it is included in select subscription libraries.

While Steam hosts many permanently free-to-play titles, giveaways of complete, premium games are far less common. For fans of cooperative action games—or anyone curious about the Warhammer universe—this promotion stands out as one of the better free offers available this year.

If you’ve ever considered jumping into Vermintide 2, this weekend is the perfect time to do so, with no upfront cost and a fully supported game waiting on the other side.