Warhammer 40K: Rites of War is free on GOG

If you are a fan of the Warhammer universe, you will be delighted to hear that GOG is currently having a Warhammer sale, with more than 40(not K) Warhammer games and expansions being on sale, with up to 80% discount.

To kick things off, they are giving away a free game!

Warhammer 40K: Rites of War, a classic from 1999, will be free for the next 48 hours.

Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War is a turn-based strategy game based on the Panzer General 2. 

It was developed by DreamForge and published by Strategic Simulations (Panzer General 2 developers).

(Picture: DreamForge)

"The mysterious Eldar are all that remains of a once-great and powerful civilization that ruled the galaxy. They travel the stars in enormous spacecraft called Craftworlds, seeking the Maiden Worlds their ancestors created in ancient times, " says the official description.

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"One such world is now inhabited by humans and possesses historical records and artefacts of great power far too valuable to leave in their hands. This once-proud race now fights for its very survival, and must protect the secrets and power of their ancestors from both the Imperium of Man and the evil, bio-engineered Tyranids, bent on the destruction of this fertile paradise."

The game will be free until 19 July at 3 PM CET, so make sure to add it to your GOG account before that.