free to play

About this tag
The free-to-play tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about games that are available at no upfront cost, often supported by microtransactions or other monetization models. Recent threads highlight titles like Where Winds Meet, a cross-play wuxia RPG from NetEase that launched on Xbox, and Highguard, a PvP raid shooter from Wildlight Entertainment. These games emphasize accessibility across platforms, including PC, consoles, and mobile, with features like cross-play and service-game infrastructure. The tag focuses on the business model and player experience of free-to-play games, particularly in the context of Windows and Xbox ecosystems.
  1. Where Winds Meet Hits Xbox: Cross-Play Wuxia RPG With Shared Jianghu

    Where Winds Meet is now available through the Xbox store listing for Xbox players, bringing Everstone Studio and NetEase’s free-to-play open-world wuxia action RPG into Microsoft’s ecosystem with advertised cross-play across Xbox, PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile platforms. That single storefront...
  2. Highguard Free to Play PvP Raid Shooter Arrives January 26 2026

    Highguard arrives in a global drop today — a free‑to‑play PvP raid shooter from Wildlight Entertainment that promises fast movement, mounted combat, and raid‑style objectives; the Steam countdown and multiple outlets place the unlock at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM GMT on January 26, 2026...