Fatshark Gives Vermintide 2 Away Free, Marks Ten Year Celebration
Fatshark temporarily made Warhammer Vermintide 2 free to claim on Steam from November 22 until November 24 at 10 AM Pacific, with any claimed copies remaining permanently in players libraries. The promotion tied into the studio's 10 Years of Tide celebration and the release of a free map called Return to the Reik, signaling ongoing support for existing titles rather than an immediate push for a paid sequel.
On November 22 Fatshark launched a limited time promotion that allowed Steam users to claim Warhammer Vermintide 2 for free, with the offer expiring on November 24 at 10 AM Pacific. According to reporting at wccftech, any player who claimed the game during that window retained permanent ownership in their Steam library, making this a rare opportunity for new players and returning fans to add a well regarded cooperative title to their collection at no cost.
The giveaway was part of Fatshark's 10 Years of Tide celebration, a broader set of anniversary activities that included the release of a free map named Return to the Reik. That map reworks river and boat combat sequences from a classic level, delivering new design and encounter choices for established players and newcomers alike. The timing of the free giveaway and the map release highlights Fatshark's strategy of supporting its existing games with fresh content and community events.
For hobbyists and competitive players the promotion had immediate practical value. Vermintide 2 is a cooperative melee focused action game that is often compared against Warhammer titles such as Darktide. Permanent access at no cost lowers the barrier to entry for players who want to study design, test builds, or run side by side comparisons between Fatshark's different takes on Warhammer action gameplay. It also bolsters the player base for matchmaking and community content creators who rely on audience numbers for co operative sessions and streaming.
The move also carries community implications beyond short term player counts. By investing in free maps and anniversary programming Fatshark reinforced a message of long term care for its catalog. For hobbyists who paint, mod, or run local gaming groups the promotion offered a moment to reconnect around a shared title and to introduce Vermintide 2 to new players without asking for an immediate purchase. The limited claim window has passed, but the anniversary content and the studio's approach to supporting existing games remain relevant to the Warhammer gaming community.
