'NBA 2K21' and 'Dirt 5' Are Free to Play This Weekend on Steam

Sieeka Khan, Tech Times 06 March 2021, 08:03 am

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If you are looking for something to play this weekend, the game streaming service Steam has an offer for you this weekend. Aside from the normal weekend sale that Steam hosts almost every week, the company also has two massive games up for free-to-play.

The games are also on sale, so after playing them for free, you can purchase them if you wish, and you can get them at a great discounted rate.

Steam's NBA 2K21 and Dirt 5

The first game that Steam offers for free-to-play is "Dirt 5." The game is the latest rally racer from the team at Codemasters, "Dirt 5" also has the distinction of being one of the first next-generation video games. Also, console generations do not mean anything to those who play through PCs.

The second game that Steam offers for free-to-play is "NBA 2K21," which is the latest in "NBA 2K's" series, according to Gaming Bolt.

The "NBA 2K21" made a name for itself even before it was released by being one of the first next-generation games to cost $70. Good thing that PC gamers can enjoy the game for only $60.

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These two games might be worth checking out during this weekend because aside from being free, you can also get them for a discounted rate, and you can add new games to your collection.

"NBA 2K21" has a rating of mostly negative from the users of Steam, despite being one of the highly anticipated games this year. While the recent reviews are now just mixed, it is still not a great look for the game, according to VG 24/7.

Meanwhile, "Dirt 5" is in the same boat as "NBA 2K21" with also mixed reviews across the board. If you are having second thoughts because of the reviews, this can be your chance to check these games out yourself without investing in them yet.

Both games can be bought at a great price for those who want to keep playing them after the free-to-play offer. "Dirt 5" will cost only $29.99, while "NBA 2K21" is 67% off, bringing down the cost to $19.79, according to Wccftech.

What are Dirt 5 and NBA 2K21 about?

"Dirt 5" is a racing video game that was developed and published by Codemasters. The game is the 14th one in the Colin McRae Rally series, and it is the 8th game in the "Dirt" series.

The video game was released for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 on Nov. 6, 2020. On Nov. 10, 2020, it was released for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. On Nov. 12, 2020, it was released for PS5 for Japan, South Korea, Oceania, and North America.

"Dirt 5" is the last video game developed and published by Codemasters as an independent company before they were acquired by Electronic Arts, which was their former rival, on Feb. 18.

As for "NBA 2K21," it is a basketball game simulation video game that was developed by Visual Concepts and was published by 2K Sports. The game is based on the National Basketball Association or NBA.

The video game is the 22nd installment in the "NBA 2K" series, and it is the successor to "NBA 2K20." The game was released on Sep. 4, 2020, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Stadia. On Nov. 12, 2020, it was released for other consoles.