It's the end of January, and that means more free games are on the way for Xbox Live Gold and PlayStation Plus subscribers. Hot on the heels of Sony's announcement comes Microsoft with four free titles coming to Xbox owners in February.
On Xbox One players will be able to check out Hand of Fate, the deck-building battler, and Styx: Master of Shadows, where players will become a goblin thief looking to steal the artifact known as the "Heart of the World." Both Xbox One titles should cater to gamers who love traditional fantasy, but Hand of Fate truly stands out for its unique mixture of gameplay elements that combine to create a cohesive whole.
Hand of Fate will be free all month, with Styx going free on Feb. 16 and staying that way until March 16.
Xbox 360 gamers also have two free games to choose from. First up is Gears of War 2. If you don't already own this game, it's one of Microsoft's modern classics, delivering some top-notch cover-based shooting action. It's also perfect for co-op with a friend. Also available will be Sacred Citadel, a brawler set in the fantasy universe of the Sacred RPG franchise. This title supports four-player co-op, so those who love playing loot-filled action RPGs like Diablo should find plenty to enjoy here.
Sacred Citadel will be free from Feb. 1-15, with Gears of War 2 going free the rest of the month. Keep in mind that all Xbox 360 Games with Gold titles are also playable on Xbox One as well, as long as you redeem the free game through your Xbox 360 or Xbox.com. More than a few Xbox One owners likely own Gears of War 2 already (it was given away for free to those who bought Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox One), but Sacred Citadel should be a welcome addition.
If you haven't already, be sure to download last month's free games, which included Killer Instinct: Gold Edition and Zheros.
