Gears 5 is temporarily free on both the Windows Store and Steam. The promotion will run through April 12, so get in on this Sunday.

The promotion is part of Microsoft's "Xbox Free Play Days," an initiative normally limited to Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass Ultimate members. Steam, this rule does not apply. So let's get to playing.

This is a good time to get acquainted with the game's multiplayer component. Earlier this month, the "Operation 3 Gridiron" update introduced a gridiron-inspired mode reminiscent of "Capture the Flag."

Also, if you play the game between now and April 20, you will get a Batista Bomb run and in-game skin. It is based on actor and professional wrestler Dave Bautista. The video can be checked out below.