Xbox gamers can now claim inXile and Krome Studios’ 2020 RPG Wasteland Remastered completely free of charge. This limited-time offer gives fans the opportunity to add Wasteland Remastered to their accounts permanently, with no Xbox Game Pass requirement.
Wasteland Remastered was released in 2020, with Krome Studios and inXile Entertainment tasked with breathing new life into Interplay’s 1988 post-apocalyptic role-playing game. The remaster was largely met with mixed reviews, with some arguing that a fresh coat of paint wasn’t enough to overhaul a game that was already over three decades old at that point. Dated or not, the original game is often cited as being one of the most influential RPGs on the market; its post-apocalyptic setting was later the inspiration for Interplay’s own Fallout in 1997.
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Wasteland Remastered is Free Right Now on Xbox
Wasteland Remastered is currently completely free to claim on Xbox, and players can add it to their accounts without needing to download it immediately. The game usually retails for $14.99 on Xbox, so this is a considerable saving while it’s active. This 2020 remaster still has the bones of the 1988 original, offering a classic gameplay experience with more modern visuals. It won’t be for everyone, but anyone interested in post-apocalyptic games like Fallout should absolutely check this one out. Adding it to an Xbox account means it can be played natively on Xbox One and PC, as well as Xbox Series X/S via backward compatibility.
Gamers who want to take advantage of this deal should act fast. Xbox doesn’t state when the deal expires, so it could disappear at any time. As mentioned, gamers are under no obligation to download Wasteland Remastered immediately. As long as it is registered to an account, it can be downloaded free of charge further down the line. This is perfect for anyone with a massive backlog who wants to try out this game in the future but doesn’t necessarily have the time to do so right now.
While building an extensive gaming library can be expensive, it doesn’t have to be. Xbox often hosts free game giveaways that let users pick up games without spending a cent. Just recently, Graveyard Keeper was completely free-to-claim on Xbox, and similar promotions have run in the past. Those who have Xbox Game Pass also have access to hundreds of titles, with even more day-one titles on the Ultimate and PC tiers.
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It remains to be seen whether inXile Entertainment intends to revive the Wasteland series in the future. With Bethesda taking its time releasing a new mainline Fallout game and the increased popularity of the CRPG genre thanks to titles like Baldur’s Gate 3, it seems like it could be the perfect time for a new Wasteland to thrive. However, the studio has yet to comment on the possibility of Wasteland 4. Rather than a new post-apocalyptic title, inXile revealed Clockwork Revolution in 2023, with no release window currently revealed. Its plans after Clockwork Revolution‘s launch remain a mystery.
