Get this Steam game for free before it becomes paid on March 1st

It will remain yours forever if you add it to your Steam library now.

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If you like to expand your collection without spending money, this is the moment. A game currently free on Steam will stop being Free to Play within a few weeks, so you still have time to add it to your library before it changes its business model.

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The title in question, known until now as Qixia Diary Chapter 1: Welcome to Qixia Cottage, will be renamed simply Qixia Diary. According to its developers, the change is solely a branding issue and will not affect the content or gameplay experience.

This free Steam game will start costing $3.99

The developer has confirmed that as of March 1, 2026, the game will no longer be free and will cost $3.99 (18 CNY). The good news is clear: those who add it to their account before that date will keep it forever without additional cost.

The team explains that this decision aims to improve long-term support, fund future updates, and optimize the overall experience. In other words, the change to a paid model will allow the project to be maintained and expanded over time.

The game’s main content will not be modified with the name change. It’s just an identity update, so those already playing it won’t notice any differences beyond the title in the store.

• Qixia Diary Chapter 1: Welcome to Qixia Cottage – Free download on Steam

If you usually check Steam for opportunities, this is one of those cases that’s worth not missing. Adding it now won’t cost you anything, and you’ll avoid paying when the change takes effect in early March.