Is Mistfall Hunter Free?

No. Mistfall Hunter is a paid, premium game, not free-to-play. Insider Gaming confirmed that “Skystone Games and Bellring Games have locked in the answer: Mistfall Hunter is not free-to-play.” You buy it once and own it — on Steam, PlayStation 5, or Xbox.

That said, there is one big way to play it without paying: Mistfall Hunter is a Day One Xbox Game Pass title, so subscribers to the top Game Pass tier (Ultimate, called Premium in some coverage) or PC Game Pass can install and play the full game at no extra cost from launch.

How Much Does Mistfall Hunter Cost?

There are two editions, priced in USD (regional storefronts can vary):

Standard Edition — $24.99, including the full game with all classes and maps.
Deluxe Edition — $39.99, adding exclusive cosmetics (Forsaken Skeleton outfit, Shipwreck Coast background, Web of Fate earrings, Justice pose, Pip’s Daily Life emotes, the Dew avatar and Light Feather avatar frame) plus 2,500 Fate Coins.

Both editions launched with a 10% discount (Standard at $22.49) valid until August 12, 2026 across all platforms. Standard Edition buyers can upgrade to Deluxe at any time to unlock the same bonus content, per a press release quoted by Insider Gaming.

The Game Pass Exception

If you have the right Game Pass tier, Mistfall Hunter effectively costs nothing extra:

Available Day One (July 29, 2026) on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Cloud.
Included with the top Game Pass tier and PC Game Pass, per Pure Xbox, GameRant, and the Xbox Store listing.
Xbox Play Anywhere support means progress, saves, and achievements carry between Xbox console and Windows PC.
It is not included with PlayStation Plus at launch — Game Pass is the only subscription path.

For an extraction game that lives or dies by its matchmaking population, the free-on-Game-Pass launch also means a larger shared player pool, with full crossplay across PC, PS5, and Xbox from day one.

What About the In-Game Store?

The game is buy-to-play, but it does have in-game purchases:

Fate Coins, the premium currency, are sold in packs on the Xbox and PlayStation Stores (from a $0.99 pack up to a $99.99 pack) and are used strictly for cosmetic items.
No pay-to-win — the Xbox Store listing states the game has “zero pay-to-win mechanics and no paid stat boosts,” and coverage of the launch (including TechTimes) reports the same: Fate Coins buy cosmetics only.
Every player receives the free Season One battle pass at launch, regardless of edition, per TechTimes and launch-guide coverage.
Steam’s store listing carries content notices for “in-game purchases” and “chance based in-game purchases,” so check the store page for the full disclosure before buying.

Community Reaction to the Pricing

The price was one of the most-asked questions before launch. A Reddit thread on r/MistfallHunter asked outright whether the game would be free or priced, with commenters assuming a purchase price because of the Game Pass deal. At $24.99 with a day-one Game Pass option, launch coverage largely framed the cost as accessible — TechTimes noted the discounted price sits notably below extraction-genre competitors. Player sentiment on Steam has been mixed since launch (a “Mixed” rating, fluctuating from roughly 57% toward 68% positive as more of the roughly 1,800 early reviews rolled in), though criticism has focused on gameplay repetition and balance rather than the price itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mistfall Hunter free-to-play? No. It is a premium game: $24.99 for Standard, $39.99 for Deluxe.

Can I play Mistfall Hunter for free? Yes, if you have the top Xbox Game Pass tier or PC Game Pass — the full game is included day one at no extra cost.

Is Mistfall Hunter free on PS5 or Steam? No. Both platforms sell it as a paid game.

Does Mistfall Hunter have microtransactions? Yes, in the form of an in-game cosmetic store and the Fate Coins premium currency. The developer has stated there are no paid stat boosts or pay-to-win mechanics.