Summary
Fans of turn-based strategy can pick up a free copy ofWarhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of Warfrom Good Old Games. Developed by Proxy Studios and published by Slitherine Ltd.,Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of Warfirst launched on PC in 2018, pitting multiple factions in a war for dominance over the planet of Gladius Prime.
Recent years have seen a huge resurgence for Games Workshop’s flagshipWarhammer 40,000brand. Where once, only a handful ofWarhammer 40Kgames could be found, now multiple titles across various genres seem to launch each year. Some range from action games like thespectacularly successfulWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, to narrative-focused RPGs likeWarhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. The franchise has grown far past its roots in the miniatures-based tabletop wargame scene.
One game that channels the spirit of the original strategic roots of40K, though, isWarhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War, which is available for free as part of a limited-time offer that lasts until Jun 22, 2025. The game can simply be added to a player’s librarystraight from the GOG.com store page. Players on Steam got the chance topick upWarhammer 40K: Gladius - Relics of Warfor freeback in June 2023 during a similar giveaway.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War Free Giveaway Coincides With Major DLC Discount
The base game gives players a choice of four of thestrongest factions in theWarhammer 40,000universe: The Space Marines and Astra Militarum of the Imperium, the Orks, and the Necrons. Each faction has a unique gameplay style and technological tree, approaching the conquest of Gladius Prime with an eye towards bespoke strategies designed to take advantage of their distinctive strengths. Players will construct cities, fortifications, and facilities to build out their footholds on the planet and produce the armies needed to destroy their foes. Each faction also has different stories, with unique events and twists that lean into the deep lore of theWarhammer 40,000setting.
Folks looking for more variety, though, can also take advantage of an ongoing sale that discounts most of the DLC packs by up to 76%. The DLC packs add new factions like the famed Adepta Sororitas, Chaos Space Marines, the Aeldari and Drukhari (as the Eldar and Dark Eldar are now known) and even one of the most unique40Kfactions, the T’au Empire.
Warhammer 40,000fans with an eye for strategic play and an open spot in their libraries would do well to pick upGladiuswhile it’s available for free. It’s considered one of theWarhammer 40Kgames with the best gameplay, and its slower-paced, deliberate strategic style promises a substantial experience for those wishing to put their brainpower towards battle.
