Steam free weekend: 4 games gratis tot 21 september 2026

In brief
- Steam holds a Free Weekend with four games playable for free until September 21 at 10:00 PT / 13:00 ET.
The promotion runs until September 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT, which is 1:00 p.m. ET.
The titles mentioned are Diablo 4, Sea of Thieves, Last Flag, and Jump Space.
What happened
Steam has launched a Free Weekend promotion with four games that players can try out for a limited time. The available source information names Diablo 4, Sea of Thieves, Last Flag, and Jump Space as part of the promotion. In the provided context, the event is described as a Free Weekend, meaning access is temporary and ends when the promotion wraps up.
The promotion ends on September 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, or 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. That time is explicitly stated in the source information and marks the end of the free play period. After that point, access expires, as is typical for Steam Free Weekend events.
The source describes the lineup as a mix of co-op and multiplayer-focused games. The external context also notes that the promotion is back through September 21 and that the lineup includes different kinds of multiplayer experiences, including a co-op sci-fi title and a unique multiplayer game. The provided information does not say that this Free Weekend includes a permanent claim-to-keep offer; that distinction is instead made with Free-to-Keep promotions, where a game can be kept after claiming it.
There is no confirmation in the provided information that all four titles are available in every region at the same time. It is also not confirmed whether any of the games will receive a discount after the Free Weekend ends. The available context does say the promotion is on Steam, but it does not provide storefront-specific details about regional availability or post-deadline pricing.
Timeline
September 17, 2026: Steam activates the Free Weekend promotion with four games, appearing in the available source information as a live temporary offer.
September 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET: the promotion ends and free access expires according to the stated deadline.
Through September 21, 2026: the Free Weekend lineup remains available as a temporary trial period for the four listed games.
Background
Steam uses Free Weekend events to give players temporary access to a game without purchase. The provided source distinguishes this from Free-to-Keep promotions, where a game can be permanently retained if claimed before the deadline. This event therefore falls under the Free Weekend model, not a claim-to-keep model.
The available context also includes a conflicting summary from another source that mentions five free games until September 14. However, the facts for this article point to the version with four games and a September 21 end date. That discrepancy matters because the external context references two different timelines and counts, while the supplied fact report explicitly supports the four-game version.
The external context mentions as examples that the promotion includes a co-op sci-fi game and a unique multiplayer game. That matches the source description that the lineup is made up of co-op and multiplayer-oriented titles. The confirmed names in the facts are Diablo 4, Sea of Thieves, Last Flag, and Jump Space, which clearly defines the lineup for this version of the promotion.
The September 21, 2026 date is tied in the source information to 10:00 a.m. PT and 1:00 p.m. ET. That matters for the timing of the event, since Steam Free Weekend promotions typically end at a fixed time. The available information does not mention a different end time by region, nor does it suggest the promotion ends on a different date in another storefront.
Open questions remain. The source does not confirm whether all four games are available worldwide at the same time, and it also does not confirm whether discounts follow after the Free Weekend. The external context also mentions a second, conflicting source with five games until September 14, but that version does not match the facts provided for this article.
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Sources
- Game Rant: Steam Officially Makes 4 Games 100% Free Through September 21
- Game Rant: Steam Officially Makes 5 Games 100% Free Until September 14