Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) has made the PC version of Elite Dangerous: Arena free on Steam and FrontierStore.net until 10am PST on Monday July 11.

    Elite Dangerous: Arena thrusts players into first-person dogfights against the galaxy's greatest pilots in the ultimate 34th century gladiatorial contest, featuring:

        ​Four agile, combat-honed space ships. Choose from the fast and aggressive Federal and Imperial Fighters, the damage-dealing Eagle or the heavyweight Sidewinder.
        Multiple tactical options with custom loadouts unlocked by ranking up.
        Four Arenas: Elevate's towering view, Cluster Compound's mining facility, Asteria Point's cavernous space station and Ice Field's frozen asteroid belt.
        Eight-player Free for All, Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag game modes.
        Realistic, agile starship handling powered by Elite Dangerous' advanced simulation technology.

    Elite Dangerous: Arena will be completely free on Steam and the Frontier Store this weekend.

    Players who download Elite Dangerous: Arena between now and 10am PST on Monday July 11 will receive the game for free, and will retain access to the game permanently. This 100 percent discount will bring a host of Commanders to the CQC Arena. Recruit some new wingmates and launch into CQC combat now!