Is Content Warning free to play?

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Content Warning is free to claim for a limited time (Image via Landfall Publishing)

The surprise, viral smash hit from Landfall Publishing, Content Warning graced the Steam storefront on April 1, 2024. This co-op horror title was free to claim for a limited period, after which players had to pay to purchase the full game. It is only possible to grab the title by purchasing it on Steam for $7.99 at the time of writing this article.

A breakdown of the game, and details on how to purchase it are given below.


Content Warning was free to claim until April 2, 2024

Grab your copy ASAP! (Image via Landfall Publishing)
Grab your copy ASAP! (Image via Landfall Publishing)

As detailed on the game's official Steam storefront page, Content Warning is not exactly a free-to-play game. Landfall Publishing released the game on April 1, 2024, via Steam.

That said, users could grab and add it to their Steam library entirely free of charge until April 2, 2024 at 9 AM PT, in a gesture of goodwill from Landfall Publishing.

Remember that the title's availability may depend on the number of Steam keys in stock. As such, readers should grab their copy as soon as possible.


How to grab your copy of Content Warning

Steam page for the game (Image via Steam)
Steam page for the game (Image via Steam)

Purchasing your copy of the game will require you to create a Steam account. If you already possess one, follow the list of steps below:

  • Boot up the Steam webpage and/or PC client.
  • Type in “Content Warning” within the “Search” tab.
  • Hit Enter, and click on the game’s store page.
  • Scroll down until you reach the section with the “Add to account” green button.
  • Click on it, and accept the dialog boxes that pop up (if any).
  • Make sure to confirm your purchase details before proceeding further.
  • The game should now be added to your Library, permanently.

You can now head to your Steam Library, and download the game as usual to launch it. Note that the initial launch may take some time thanks to the background setup/services involved.


Content Warning is a co-op horror title from developers Skog, Zorro, Winyl, Philip, and the PetHen released exclusively for PC via Steam. The game has players cooperating together as they explore the haunted Old World to film supernatural events, which are then uploaded to SpookTube with the ultimate goal of racking up views.

The game was released on April 1, 2024, and combines the best of Phasmophobia and Lethal Company to deliver a highly addictive experience that is a joy to play with friends.

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