2019’s final Stadia gamesreleased two weeks agoand we are now looking forward to seeing how Google’s cloud-based platform performs over the course of its first year. While its 2020 lineup currently seems fairly barren outside ofOrcs Must Die! 3, Get Packed!,Doom Eternal, Cyberpunk 2077, andMarvel’s Avengers, we will hopefully be hearing more about their upcoming games soon. In the meantime, early adopters of Google Stadia are chipping away at their libraries and can expect new free titles to usher in the new year thanks to Stadia Pro.
Like PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold, Stadia Pro grants players with two free games every month. At launch,Destiny 2andSamurai Shodownwere given early adopters. Then,Tomb Raider: Definitive EditionandFarming Simulator 19: Platinum Editionwere given away in December. This month, Stadia Pro members are gettingRise of the Tomb RaiderandThumperfor no additional cost. With the exception ofTomb Raider: Definitive Edition, which is no longer free starting today, Stadia Pro players can still net themselves five games in January 2020 without actually buying them. Still, it’s worth noting that you can no longer access these titles if you aren’t a member.
As I mentioned when December’s titles were unveiled, Stadia Pro’s free games are awkward around the genesis of the platform. The platform launched with just 22 games, so it likely that many owners have already picked up the likes ofRise of the Tomb RaiderandThumper. While those who already own these games can always ask Google for a refund, it may still catch some early adopters off guard and is emblematic of a launch that has been rocky overall despite the fact thatthe platform runs well on a good connection.
Google Stadia is available now and you’re able to be sure that DualShockers will highlight how the fledging platform grows over the course of 2020. Happy New Year!
