Xbox fixes Wasteland Remastered glitch—and lets players keep it for free

A recent Xbox Store glitch accidentally made Wasteland Remastered free to claim—but the situation turned out better than expected for players who grabbed it.

The issue started when the game briefly appeared as a free permanent download. However, the version players claimed during that window turned out to be non-functional. Now, Xbox and developer inXile have confirmed a fix—and it comes with a bonus.

Players who claimed the broken version will get a proper free copy

Instead of removing the game entirely, Xbox is replacing the broken version with a working one.

Here is how it works:

• The non-working copy will be removed from your library
• A new, functional version will appear in your Offers & Credits section
• You can claim that version and keep it permanently

That means anyone who caught the glitch effectively gets the game for free, even though the original listing was an error.

What went wrong in the first place

The original problem was not just pricing—it was licensing or access-related. While the game could be claimed, it could not actually be played.

This kind of issue can happen when store listings and backend permissions are not fully aligned. In this case, the store allowed users to “own” the game, but the system did not grant proper access to launch it.

A rare case where a store mistake benefits players

Usually, store glitches get reversed without compensation. Here, Xbox chose a more user-friendly approach.

The takeaway: a small win for players

While this was clearly an error, the response is what stands out. Instead of removing access, Xbox is honoring the claim by giving affected users a proper copy.

It is a small gesture, but one that builds goodwill—especially at a time when game prices and subscriptions are becoming more expensive.

If you managed to claim Wasteland Remastered during the glitch, it is worth checking your account soon. Your free, working copy should be waiting.