Steam’s new free weekend lineup includes ARC Raiders, Core Keeper, and free indie favorites

TL;DR: You can play ARC Raiders , Core Keeper , and Squad 44 for free on Steam this weekend , plus claim Pony Island to keep forever before Oct.

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Steam is back with another stacked free weekend event , giving PC gamers a chance to dive into four different titles without spending a single dime.

The catch? First off, these offers are split into two categories: temporary free-to-play trials that require a purchase once the clock runs out, and a permanent free giveaway that you get to keep in your library forever.

Second, the deadlines aren't identical across the board.

If you're trying to figure out what's worth your hard drive space this weekend, here is everything you need to know about the games, when the free periods end, and how long those purchase discounts stick around.

ARC Raiders Opens in a new window Credit: Steam ARC Raiders $19.99 at Steam $39.99 Save $20.00 Free to play through Oct.

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ARC Raiders drops you into a hostile surface world — either solo or with up to two teammates — where you scavenge for vital tech while dodging killer machines and rival raiders.

This free trial lands alongside the major Frozen Trail update.