Steam introduces trial versions: The first “Free Trial” is here
Steam has a fairly accommodating return policy. If you don’t like a game, it can be returned within a two-hour window. It is now becoming apparent that the platform will offer users an even more attractive solution for trying out games. Recently, the Dead Space remake has been provided with a new option: the title can be played for 1 hour and 30 minutes without having to purchase it beforehand. On the store page the game can be installed directly.
The first title with Free Trial: Dead Space Remake
How GameSpot notes, the trial version of Dead Space is not limited in any way other than the limited playing time, so players can fully enjoy the game and its features during the trial period. The platform is expected to expand the catalog of available trial games in the near future, but which titles will be forthcoming is still a matter of speculation. The assumption is that publisher EA will definitely use this new means of customer acquisition on Steam. Which titles can be tried out in this way in the future is, in all likelihood, entirely up to the publishers.
There is currently no indication as to whether the trial versions are only available for a certain period of time or whether they will remain as a permanent option. In any case, the trial option for Dead Speace appeared as part of EA’s current publisher sale. When the event ends on May 29th, you will see if the free trial version will remain available beyond that.
- Steam introduces trial versions of games to try before you buy.
- First game with this option is the remake of Dead Space.
- Playing time is 1 hour 30 minutes, no other restrictions.
- It is still unclear whether the test versions are permanently available.
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