: Developer Undead Labs occasionally hosts "Free to Play Weekends" on platforms like Steam and the Microsoft Store, allowing you to download and play Heartland temporarily at no cost. Purchase Options

While the game usually requires a purchase, there are official ways to play it without paying full price:

: If you already own the State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition (which replaced the standard version), the Heartland DLC is included for free as part of that massive update.

If you prefer to own the game permanently, it is available on several PC storefronts: State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition

State of Decay 2: Heartland is as a standalone permanent download . However, you can access it at no additional cost if you have an active PC Game Pass subscription. How to Play for "Free" or at a Discount