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2 clusters · 5 sources · 29 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 12 days ago

Google Play Store premium content promotions

Overview

The Google Play Store has implemented promotional periods offering premium Android content at no cost to users.

In early August 2026, the platform released five paid games for free, including titles such as Empire Defender Offline and Zombie Age 2 Premium. These titles remain permanently in a user’s library once claimed.

By September 2026, the promotion expanded to include various premium applications. Featured free software included Orbitrack, an augmented-reality satellite tracker, as well as Sudoku Master Premium and SPL – Smarter Player Pro. Users are cautioned that these price reductions are often temporary and may be accompanied by in-app purchases or advertisements.

Entities

Google Play Store · Epic Heroes War Premium · Empire Defender Offline · Zombie Age 2 Premium · Orbitrack

Timeline

12 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
Android apps offered for free on Google Play Store
Several premium Android apps, including Orbitrack and Sudoku Master Premium, are temporarily available for free on the Google Play Store.
about 1 month ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Google Play Store releases five paid Android games for free
Google Play Store offers five paid Android games for free from 5 Aug 2026, with no end date disclosed; titles stay in users' libraries permanently after redemption.

Sources

futurezone.at · futurezone.de · it-boltwise.de · schmidtisblog.de · stadt-bremerhaven.de