Mafia 3 and Call of Duty: WWII Are Reportedly Free on PS Store in Several Countrie- PlayStation owners in several countries have stumbled across an unexpected surprise on the PS Store: Mafia 3 and Call of Duty: WWII are reportedly available to claim at no extra cost, with no PS Plus subscription apparently required.
The offer has caught the attention of gamers because neither title is typically available as a completely free download through the PlayStation Store. Even more interestingly, the availability appears to vary by region, leaving players wondering whether Sony has launched a quiet promotion or accidentally flipped the wrong switch.
For gamers who can see the games listed at zero cost, however, there is little reason not to add them to their libraries while the offer remains available.
Mafia 3 Is Free in Several Regions
Mafia 3 appears to be the bigger surprise of the two. Players in the UK and several European markets have reported being able to claim the game without paying anything, and the associated DLC is also reportedly available at no additional cost.
The situation is different in the United States. At the time of writing, Mafia 3 remains listed at $29.99 for some American users, although its DLC appears to be available for free.
That regional difference is one reason the promotion remains difficult to understand.
It could be an intentional regional offer, a temporary promotion or simply an error in the PS Store’s pricing system. Sony has not necessarily made the situation clear, so players should avoid assuming that the deal will remain available indefinitely.
Call of Duty: WWII Joins the Surprise
Mafia 3 isn’t the only older title attracting attention.
Players have also discovered that Call of Duty: WWII is showing as free in several countries. Reports indicate that gamers in the UK and parts of Europe can claim the World War II-era shooter without paying the usual asking price.
Again, the United States appears to be excluded from the deal, with the game still showing at its regular $59.99 price for some users.
That makes the regional nature of the situation even more curious.
There is currently no guarantee that the free listings are permanent. If they are the result of a pricing error, Sony could potentially correct the listings at any time.
Should You Claim Them?
Absolutely—if your local PS Store is showing the price as free.
There is little downside to adding an older game to your digital library when the store is legitimately allowing you to claim it at no cost. The important thing is to make sure the transaction is actually being completed through the official PlayStation Store and that the price shown before checkout is genuinely $0.
Players should also avoid relying solely on screenshots or reports from another country. PlayStation Store pricing can differ significantly between regions, and what appears free for one player may remain full-price for someone elsewhere.
In other words, check your own regional store before getting too excited.
Mafia 3 Is Worth Another Look
Mafia 3 didn’t have the smoothest launch or the strongest critical reception, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it should be ignored.
The game’s version of 1960s New Bordeaux remains one of its most memorable elements. Its documentary-style presentation, period atmosphere and sense of place give the game an identity that separates it from many open-world crime games.
Its structure can become repetitive, and some technical issues affected its reputation, but players who missed it the first time around may find plenty to appreciate.
And when the price is zero, some of those original complaints become considerably easier to overlook.
What About Call of Duty: WWII?
Call of Duty: WWII offers something quite different.
The game returns the series to its historical roots, focusing on the European theater of World War II. While it doesn’t radically reinvent the Call of Duty formula, its campaign delivers the familiar combination of cinematic set pieces, large-scale battles and straightforward shooting mechanics.
For players who skipped it when it originally launched, a free copy provides a good opportunity to see what the campaign has to offer without committing any money.
Don’t Wait Too Long
The biggest question is whether these free listings are intentional. Tom Cruise’s Digger Stumbles at Box Office With Disappointing Opening | Maya
There are plenty of examples in digital storefronts where games have briefly appeared at incorrect prices before retailers corrected the mistake. At the same time, publishers occasionally run unexpected promotions without much advance publicity.
So, for now, the safest approach is simply to check your regional PS Store.
If Mafia 3 or Call of Duty: WWII is showing a zero price in your country, claiming it could be worthwhile. If the listings disappear later, there’s nothing you can do about it—but if you don’t claim them while they’re available, you may regret waiting.
For PlayStation gamers in affected regions, this could be one of those rare cases where checking the store at the right moment pays off.
Just don’t assume that because a game is free in the UK or Europe, it will automatically be free in the US or another region. The availability appears to be region-specific, and the situation could change without warning.
