Deal | GOG is now giving away a classic strategy game for free until May 29

GOG is running a new giveaway, this time featuring Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War - a classic turn-based strategy game from the late ’90s set in the dark universe of Warhammer 40K. The game is now free to claim until 29 May 2025, 18:59 EEST, and once added, it stays in your library permanently.

Rites of War originally launched in 1999 and was developed by DreamForge, the same team behind Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate. This game puts players in control of the Eldar, a mysterious and ancient race, during their campaign against both the Imperium and the Tyranids. The gameplay uses the classic SSI Panzer General engine, which gives it a familiar hex-based tactical layer that longtime strategy fans should appreciate. There's a 20-mission campaign, a skirmish mode, and support for hot-seat multiplayer.

The version GOG is offering comes DRM-free and is part of the "Good Old Games Preservation Program". It’s optimized for modern machines, and includes bonus content like the original manual and wallpaper.

Unlike a lot of modern giveaways, there’s no account linking or additional launcher required. Just log into your GOG account, log in, click "Go to giveaway", and it's yours. This is a solid pickup for anyone curious about older strategy titles or looking to dive into the Warhammer lore from a different angle.

As always, offers like this tend to fly under the radar, so grab it while you can. Take a look at the game trailer below:

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