Is Content Warning Free to Play?
Are you wondering if Content Warning is free to play or not? We have the answer!
The new co-op horror game Content Warning from developer Landfall Games has taken Steam by storm since its surprise April 1st launch.
In this unique title, players team up to record their friends getting scared, then upload the footage to the in-game “SpookTube” platform to gain views and go viral. But with so much buzz around Content Warning, many are wondering: is it free to play?
Is Content Warning Free to Play?
The answer is yes. The game is free to play, however, it’s only for a limited time.
For its first 24 hours on Steam, Content Warning is indeed completely free to download and keep. This special promotion runs from the game’s release at 9 AM PT on April 1st until 9 AM PT on April 2nd.
In a message on the Steam page, Landfall explained this is their way of celebrating “Landfall Day” each year on April 1st. “We do this as a special treat to our community so that as many people as possible will have the chance to play the game,” the studio wrote.
How Much is Content Warning?
Once Content Warning’s free download promotion on Steam ends, the game will cost a reasonable USD 7.99 to purchase. Though the developers have not announced any plans for console ports yet, this low price point combined with positive word of mouth could help establish a sizable player base on PC.
Content Warning Has Positive Early Reception
So far, the free period seems to be a smart move. Content Warning is already seeing strong success, with over 23,000 concurrent players and climbing.
The game boasts a “Very Positive” rating based on over 400 Steam user reviews in just the first few hours.
Many are praising Content Warning’s clever premise and fun co-op gameplay loop. Teams of 2-4 players explore cursed places to capture scary moments on film, then use the ad revenue from their SpookTube uploads to buy upgrades for their next run.
With amusing physics-based scares and a satirical tone, it’s being compared to popular social deduction games like Among Us and Devour.
