PixARK at €4.87 (-75%): free weekend, not a free game
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PixARK at €4.87 (-75%): free weekend, not a free game

Fabian Fabian Lainé
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PixARK drops to €4.87 on Steam with a historic -75% discount. Careful: this isn't a free-to-keep game, but a parallel free weekend that ends on August 31, while the promo runs until September 7. At this price, this voxel survivalcraft inspired by ARK and Minecraft is well worth it.

PixARK drops to €4.87 instead of €19.50 on Steam, a -75% discount: the deepest price cut in its history according to Snail Games USA, beating a previous record of -57%. That said, the game isn't being "given away". What's running in parallel is a free weekend: you play without paying, then you lose access.

The two deadlines differ, and that's what matters. The free trial ends on Monday, August 31 at 5:00 PM UTC — 7:00 PM CEST (the Steam page shows 10:00 AM Pacific time). The discount, on the other hand, runs until Monday, September 7 at 7:00 PM.

Underground voxel cave lit by green and blue glowing mushrooms, with two antlered creatures in the foreground
One of the 13 underground biomes added by PixARK: Terracrypt. Credit: Snail Games USA

The PixARK: Terracrypt expansion, released on August 26 with 13 underground biomes, drops to €9.22 instead of €10.25. The game + expansion bundle comes to €12.68. The publisher has not published a localised title for it.

At under €5, this voxel survival sandbox that blends ARK and Minecraft — crafting, bases, over a hundred tameable creatures — is a no-brainer pick. Its 13,239 Steam reviews are "mostly positive" at 73%, with a much better recent reception: 81% over the last thirty days. Best avoided if you're after the polish of a recent title: PixARK dates back to 2019, and only English is voiced — every other supported language is subtitles only.

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Frequently asked questions

Is PixARK really free this weekend?
Yes, but only until Monday, August 31 at 7pm Paris time. After that date, you'll lose access to the game. It's a classic free trial, separate from the discount to €4.87 which runs until September 7.
Why are there two different dates for the free trial and the discount?
Snail Games USA is running two parallel offers: a short free trial window (August 31) so players can try it out, and a longer commercial discount (September 7) for those who want to buy it. It's a classic strategy.
Does the game include French voice dubbing?
No. PixARK only offers French subtitles, no dubbing. The game dates back to 2019 and the publisher never invested in a full French voiceover.
Do you need to buy the Terracrypt expansion to enjoy PixARK?
No, it's optional. Terracrypt adds 13 underground biomes and released just before this promo (August 26). The base game already does the job just fine at €4.87.
What kind of game is this exactly?
A voxel survivalcraft that blends Minecraft's crafting and base-building with creature taming (over a hundred of them) and ARK-style survival. Ideal if you enjoy sandbox worlds.

Key takeaways

  • PixARK hits its all-time lowest price at €4.87 (-75%), beating the previous record of -57%
  • The free weekend (until August 31, 7pm Paris time) and the discount (until September 7) are two separate offers that don't overlap
  • The Terracrypt expansion with 13 underground biomes drops to €9.22, with the complete pack coming down to €12.68
  • Steam reviews remain 'Mostly Positive' at 73%, with a much better recent trend over the past thirty days (81%)
  • A game with no French dubbing (subtitles only) dating back to 2019, worth considering if you enjoy survivalcraft and crafting

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