I’ll be honest: I’m a sucker for a free game code. 🎮 There’s something deeply satisfying about buying a storage upgrade and getting a blockbuster game thrown in, especially when your current SSD is wheezing like an old laptop fan. Back in 2024, Crucial ran exactly that kind of promotion for UK buyers, and even in 2026 it’s still a useful case study in how to think about SSD bundles. The short version? Buy an eligible Crucial SSD, and you could claim a free game. The twist? Star Wars Outlaws was originally part of the offer, but Crucial later confirmed it was no longer available. The remaining choices were Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Helldivers 2, Silent Hill 2, and Stalker 2 Heart of Chernobyl. Also, all purchases had to go through the UK retailer Scan to qualify.
Now, if you’re shopping in 2026, you know the drill: games are absurdly large. Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Helldivers 2, Silent Hill 2, and Stalker 2 can each gobble up a serious chunk of your drive, and that’s before patches, DLC, and the inevitable “just one more mod” spiral. So a free game with a fast SSD is a no-brainer—if you already need the storage. The best gaming SSD for your needs isn’t always the fastest or the largest. It’s the one that offers the best balance of performance, price, and capacity. Crucial, however, sweetened the pot by adding a free game code to more than 20 of its drives.
The offer was UK-only, and eligible drives generally sat above £150. That’s not pocket change, but it’s also the tier where you start getting proper PCIe 5.0 speed or high-capacity SATA drives. The cheapest qualifying option at the time was the 1TB T705 without a heatsink—though the absolute cheapest model was sold out or marked for pre-order. So if you wanted the full speed of a Crucial T705, you could get one of the fastest SSDs we’ve tested, plus a game code. That’s a pretty tempting combo.
Here’s the full list of eligible Crucial SSDs:
| Eligible Crucial SSD | Capacities |
|---|---|
| Crucial T705 | 1TB, 2TB, 4TB |
| Crucial T700 with heatsink | 1TB, 2TB, 4TB |
| Crucial T700 no heatsink | 2TB, 4TB |
| Crucial T500 no heatsink | 2TB |
| Crucial P3 Plus | 4TB |
| Crucial P310 2230 | 2TB |
| Crucial X10 Pro | 1TB, 2TB |
| Crucial X9 Pro for Mac | 2TB, 4TB |
| Crucial X9 Pro | 4TB |
| Crucial X9 | 4TB |
| Crucial X6 | 4TB |
| Crucial MX500 | 4TB |
| Crucial BX500 | 4TB |
To claim the free game, you had to buy one of those drives from Scan, then you’d receive a redemption code. That code could be redeemed at Games Planet for one of the four available games. It wasn’t a worldwide giveaway, so our friends outside the UK had to watch from the sidelines. If you were in the UK, though, it was a genuinely good deal—provided you were already in the market for an SSD.
Is it worth buying a drive you don’t need just to get a free game? Honestly, probably not. A free game is a bonus, not a reason to overspend. But if your drive is full, your load times are dragging, and you’ve been eyeing a Crucial T705 or a high-capacity P3 Plus anyway, then this kind of bundle makes the decision a lot easier. The T705 in particular is a PCIe 5.0 monster, and it practically purrs through large game installs. The T500, P3 Plus, and the X-series portable drives are more about value and convenience, but they still earn their place.
In 2026, the exact Star Wars Outlaws version of this promo is gone. Star Wars Outlaws was pulled, and the offer narrowed to Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Helldivers 2, Silent Hill 2, and Stalker 2 Heart of Chernobyl. That’s still a strong lineup, especially if you like stealth, co-op chaos, survival horror, or bleak post-apocalyptic exploration. But promotions change fast. My advice? Always check the current terms, confirm the retailer, and make sure the drive you’re buying is the one you actually want. Don’t let a shiny game code distract you from capacity, endurance, and real-world speed.
If you’re building or upgrading a gaming PC this year, storage is one of those upgrades that quietly improves everything. Faster load times, smoother asset streaming, and no more deleting games to make room for the next big release. Crucial’s bundle was a clever way to combine two needs: more space and more games. And while the Star Wars Outlaws part is no longer on the table, the lesson remains. A great SSD deal should make your PC better first—and the free game should just be the cherry on top. 🍒
So, would I have jumped on it? If I were in the UK and needed a T705 or a 4TB P3 Plus, absolutely. If I were just chasing a free game, I’d close the tab and wait for a sale. That’s the balance. That’s the no-nonsense way to shop. And that’s how you turn a storage upgrade into a win-win—without letting the marketing do the thinking for you.