Intel's Gamer Days 2026 promotion has launched with a major hardware bundle, offering PC players free copies of upcoming titles Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Star Wars Galactic Racer. Valued at a combined $119.98, the software bundle aims to offset hardware costs amid ongoing component pricing shifts.
The promotion began on August 10 and runs through September 13, 2026. However, buyers need to check product pages carefully. Intel is distributing the giveaway exclusively through participating partners, with availability confirmed so far at Amazon, Newegg, and select Microcenter locations.
Quick Facts
- Included Games: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (releases February 2027) and Star Wars Galactic Racer (releases October 2026)
- Combined Bundle Value: $119.98
- Promotion Window: August 10, 2026 through September 13, 2026
- Redemption Deadline: Master keys must be redeemed at Intel's Software Offer site by October 31, 2026
Eligible Hardware
To qualify for the free game bundle, purchases must include Intel's latest Series 2 and Series 3 processors or graphics hardware. Eligible hardware spans desktop components, mobile laptops, and handhelds:
- Desktop: Intel Core Ultra 5 Plus and 7 Plus Series 2; Intel Core Ultra 5, 7, and 9 Series 2; Intel Core 14th Gen
- Mobile: Intel Core Ultra 5, 7, and 9 Series 3; Intel Core 5 Plus and 7 Plus Series 2; select systems with Intel Core Ultra 5, 7, and 9 Series 2; Intel Core Series 2; Intel Arc-G handhelds
- Intel Arc Graphics: Intel Arc B-Series and Arc A-Series
Notable featured configurations include Amazon's $999.99 Acer Nitro V gaming laptop featuring an RTX 5050 and Intel Core 7 240H, and Newegg's listing for the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus processor at $209.99 (after a $10 promo code), which also includes a Cooler Master AIO cooler.
How to Redeem Your Master Key
After purchasing qualifying hardware from a participating retailer, buyers receive an Intel Gamer Days master key. To claim the games, users must sign in or create an account at Intel's Software Offer site and follow the on-screen instructions.
Redemption must be completed by October 31, 2026. Once the keys are active on your account, the games will become downloadable as they officially launch—in October 2026 for Star Wars Galactic Racer and February 2027 for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. Intel requires users to complete the redemption process while using the newly purchased Intel device.