Warhammer Vermintide 2 is available for free on Steam until 2025-11-24, allowing gamers to permanently add the base game to their libraries.
Steam Free Offer Details
The offer is part of a celebration marking 10 years since the original Vermintide release. This limited-time promotion covers only the base game, while downloadable content (DLC) remains on sale to enhance the free weekend experience. The event aims to attract both new and returning players into the Warhammer universe.
Current Player Engagement
Despite the release of its successor, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Vermintide 2 continues to boast a loyal player base, regularly achieving peak player counts in the thousands daily. Recent updates have kept the gameplay fresh, reinforcing the game's popularity.
Game Mechanics and Reception
Modeled after the successful Left 4 Dead series, Vermintide 2 offers a co-operative first-person experience set in the Warhammer Fantasy world. Players engage in chaotic battles against hordes of enemies in richly designed levels. PC Gamer lauded the game as "gleefully gory," highlighting its exceptional combat mechanics and level design as key factors in its enduring success.
