
So, you may as well claim it for free on PC now, as that's your best bet for experiencing it.Īrkane is promising some behind-the-scenes looks at its catalogue of titles and developer Q&As in the coming days as part of this anniversary celebration, but there's already a new and lengthy look at the studio's history you can watch right now. Arx Fatalis isn't yet amongst the list of original Xbox games that work with Xbox One backward compatibility, and it was never officially brought to other platforms. Released in 2002 for the PC and the original Xbox, Arx Fatalis is a first-person fantasy RPG with a dedication to layered systems-spellcasting, stealth, crafting, etcetera-that received plenty of praise in its time, and which is clearly of a similar spirit as Arkane's more recent games.

The free game can only be claimed until May 31, but anyone who signs up to Arkane Outsiders now or after the month ends will also receive a free digital artbook. You'll need a login in order to claim your free copy of Arx Fatalis, as Arkane and its parent company have launched an Arkane Outsiders program (similar to Doom's Slayers Club) that uses the account. There is a bit of a catch to redeeming the offer, and you only have until the end of the month to grab it, but if you're a fan of Arkane's later releases like Dishonored and Prey, it's worth checking out how the studio's ethos began. Is there something you think we should be reporting on? Email celebrate its 20th anniversary, Arkane Studios is giving away its very first game, Arx Fatalis, for free on PC.
