One of Bethesda's Best Games Is Free Right Now
Bethesda and Lenovo are giving away a free Steam code for Dishonored 2 on May 13, 2026 — one of the most critically acclaimed stealth-action games of the past decade. The giveaway is completely free, requires only a Lenovo account (which costs nothing to create), and delivers a Steam code via Gamesplanet. There is one important catch: supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. When the codes run out, they are gone.
Why Dishonored 2 Is Worth Getting Excited About
Dishonored 2, developed by Arkane Studios, is not a throwaway freebie — it is a genuinely great game. Released in 2016 and still celebrated by critics and players today, it is a first-person stealth-action masterpiece set in the beautifully realized city of Karnaca. You can play as either the original protagonist Corvo Attano or his daughter Emily Kaldwin, each with their own distinct set of supernatural powers and playstyles.
The game is famous for its extraordinary level design — particularly the Clockwork Mansion stage, widely considered one of the finest single levels ever built in a video game. Whether you prefer the quiet, no-kill ghost playstyle or a chaotic powers-blazing rampage, Dishonored 2 accommodates both with equal elegance. It is exactly the kind of deep, replayable game that belongs in every PC gaming library.
How to Claim Your Free Code — Step by Step
Getting your free Dishonored 2 code is straightforward. First, visit the Lenovo promotional page on May 13, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET. You will need to create a free Lenovo account if you do not already have one — this takes about two minutes and requires only an email address. Once logged in, claim your code through the promotion. Your Steam code will be distributed via Gamesplanet. Then open Steam, go to "Add a Game" → "Activate a Product on Steam," and enter your code. The game will be permanently added to your Steam library at no cost.
A few important notes: the giveaway is limited to one code per account, and Bethesda has not disclosed how many codes are available. Given the enormous search interest this giveaway has generated — trending at Breakout levels in the US and 1,650% higher globally — competition will be fierce. Set a reminder for May 13 at noon ET and be ready to act immediately.
More Free Bethesda Games Coming?
Bethesda has run similar giveaway promotions before — offering titles like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls games for free as part of broader marketing campaigns. This Dishonored 2 giveaway appears to be part of a Lenovo partnership push, possibly timed to promote Lenovo gaming hardware. Keep an eye on Bethesda's official promotions page and Gamesplanet for any additional free game announcements in the coming weeks. This kind of giveaway rarely happens alone.
