Escape From Tarkov Spin-Off Is Free For A Limited Time

July 19, 2025

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Looking forward to playing something new this weekend? If so, there’s one multiplayer game on PC that’s currently available for free for a limited time that might fit the bill.

Battlestate Games’ Escape From Tarkov: Arena is free starting today on PC

Escape from Tarkov’s hardcore wipe just got a lot less hardcore.

Players can download the client and participate in the spinoff’s faster-paced gameplay, which is distinct from its more popular big brother.

Escape From Tarkov: Arena Free For A Limited Time

From July 18 (9 am ET/12 pm PT) to July 21 (9 am ET/12 pm PT), PC gamers can try out the Escape From Tarkov Arena experience for free! If you’re interested, you can download it here.

In addition to that, all players will have access to a new chain of in-game quests called “Best Served Cold.” Players who complete the challenges will be rewarded with a new limited-edition “Grenadier” tactical tee, Battle Pass XP, BP and GP currency, and even Lega medals.

If you’re unfamiliar with EFT: Arena, it’s a competitive PvPvE first-person shooter with tactical team modes. It combines the hardcore mechanics of Escape From Tarkov, and meshes it with a faster-paced gameplay that’s more focused and finishes much faster.

No expense, but all the quality of a paid blockbuster. Sign me up!

If you’re looking for more free games, check out our list of premium titles that transitioned to free-to-play, and you might pleasantly be surprised at what you see.

In other Escape From Tarkov news, earlier this month, Battlestate Games launched Hardcore Wipe, which made the already-hard extraction shooter more challenging. Unfortunately, it’s off to a rough start, and we explain what’s wrong with it so far.

The timing of Escape From Tarkov: Arena being free for a limited time might be the perfect antidote for some who want a break from the most recent update.