By Chris Skeldon 
Photo: Press Release / Bandai Namco / Half Bit
October came out well enough to start on Friday. In order for the beginning of the month to be better, the Play the game Dedicate some great games, available for free or as part of the main subscription services, so you can take the first weekend of the month at home to enjoy a good game.
Check out the available options and start downloading to enjoy the weekend:
Star Wars: Squadrons
where: PC, via Origin. Prime Gaming subscription required
even when: Throughout October for Amazon Prime subscribers.
Master the art of superstar combat in an authentic Star Wars: Squadrons demo. Take part in frantic online multiplayer battles and take on the classic Star Wars single-player campaign. The number of tokens available is limited, so get yours now!
Scarlet Nexus
where: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, via Game Pass
even when: As long as your subscription continues and the game is in the catalog
Developed by Bandai Namco, Scarlet Nexus features Yuito Sumeragi and Kasane Randall, two students from an organization who face monsters that appear all over town. The player can control both characters and have different powers thanks to advances in brain technology, which by discovering a neurohormone, endowed people with extrasensory powers and changed the world as we know it today.
Europe Universalis IV
where: PC, via Epic Games
even when: Available for redemption until October 7. After the rescue, the game is yours forever
The empire building game Europa Universalis IV gives you the reins of a nation that you must guide over the years to create an empire of global domination. Rule your nation through the centuries with unprecedented levels of freedom, depth, and historical accuracy. Real exploration, commerce, warfare and diplomacy come to life in this epic title packed with strategy and tactical depth.
Ascending Asc
where: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, via Game Pass
even when: As long as your subscription continues and the game is in the catalog
Explore a vast world on the brink of chaos in a mature and action packed JRPG. Engage in an epic story with turn-based combat and extensive customization delivered in stunning hand-drawn 4K graphics. Fight over 200 monsters in captivating turn-based combat. Collect and summon legendary monsters during battles and boost your power to practice the legendary Cosmo Breaks.
hitman 2
where: PlayStation 4 e PlayStation 5 via PS Plus
even when: Available until October 4th for redemption. After the game rescue is yours forever.
Hitman 2 is part of the popular video game series, which is a stealth game. In it, the player takes on the role of Agent 47, embarking on a global investigation in an effort to find the Assassin Shadow Client and eliminate his militia. However, in the process, shocking discoveries about the villain’s past emerge, changing the mission landscape.